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Ingredients
1 loaf (1 1/4 to 1 1/2-pound) hearty round bread, unsliced
1 cup Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing **
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Mozzarella or pizza blend cheese
1/2 cup chopped orange pepper
1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, drained, reserving 2 slices
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Assorted fresh vegetables
**To substitute bottled Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, use 1 packet
of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing & Seasoning Mix and 1 cup mayonnaise
and eliminate Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing from the recipe. Blend
Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing & Seasoning Mix with mayonnaise and
proceed with recipe as directed.
Serving: about 3 cups
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Hollow loaf, leaving bottom 1-inch think.
Cut 1-inch cubes from the hollowed out inside bread; set aside. Use
leftover top of the bread for a stem.
Place loaf on a baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly
toasted. Remove from oven. Cool on wire rack until ready to use.
For dip, combine cream cheese, Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing and
shredded cheese in medium microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave on
high 1 to 11/2-minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove and stir
until cheese is completely melted. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Heat 1 minute or until heated through. Place dip in toasted bread.
Serve with reserved bread cubes and fresh vegetables for dipping. |
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