Cheesy Bowl Recipe

Touchdown! This Cheesy Bacon Bread Bowl is the ultimate game-day appetizer, guaranteed to score big with your crowd. Loaded with melty cheese and crispy bacon, this recipe is easily customizable. Swap in your favorite cheese like smoked cheddar, add a kick with green chiles or pimento, or get creative with ham! A touch of mayo adds extra creaminess, but regular works too. Prepare to be amazed by this warm, cheesy, and utterly irresistible appetizer!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 1419.4 kcal
Protein 109g
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Ingredients for Cheesy Bowl

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How to Make Cheesy Bowl

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon, 1/4 cup chopped green chiles (optional), and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  3. Cut the top off a round loaf of bread (about 1 pound). Carefully hollow out the inside, leaving about a 1/2-inch thick shell, reserving the removed bread for dipping. Tear the reserved bread into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Spoon the cheese mixture into the hollowed-out bread bowl.
  5. Place the bread bowl on an ungreased baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the bread is golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with the reserved bread pieces and/or sliced apples or pears for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

140 g

Sugar

30g

Fat

137g

Carbs

39g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cheesy Bowl?

Cheesy Bowl takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cheesy Bowl?

Cheesy Bowl has approximately 1419.4 calories per serving, with about 109 g protein, 39 g carbohydrates and 120 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cheesy Bowl?

The key ingredients for Cheesy Bowl are Colby Monterey Jack Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Bacon Bits, Light Mayonnaise, Onion, Garlic Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.

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