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Some might think it too late in the season for this hearty appetizer, billed as a “hands-down winner for your favorite armchair quarterback.”  Although I’m not a sports fan, I don’t think you can ever go wrong with cheese and bread, regardless the season.

Last week, I posted a recipe noting it came from a pile on my desk marked “for the blog.”  Like the previous one, it was ripped from some magazine and that is as much background as I am able to provide.

The appetizer is loaded with cheese and bacon, so it if appeals to you, you’re probably not counting calories.  However, there was a note with the recipe that if you’re tempted to substitute regular mayonnaise for the light variety that’s called for, don’t weaken as the light is supposed to produce a creamier dip.

The Cheesy Bowl

• 8 ounces Colby-Jack cheese, shredded

• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

• 2 8-ounce packages bacon bits

• 1 ½ cups light mayonnaise

• ½ cup onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 26-ounce round loaf bread

Stir together all ingredients except bread; set aside.

Hollow out bread, reserving torn pieces.  Spoon dip into bread; place on an ungreased baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.  Serve with torn bread and/or sliced apples.

Makes 3 ½ cups.