Baked Southwestern Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 loaf round rye or pumpernickel, unsliced
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. salsa
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
sliced fresh vegetables

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Cut a 1/4-inch slice from top of bread; set aside. Remove center from bread, leaving a 1/2-inch thick shell. Cut center of bread in 1-inch cubes.
Bake until toasted, about 5 minutes.
With an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese, sour cream and salsa until smooth. Stir in cheese. Spoon into bread shell.
Place reserved slice on top. Wrap in foil. Bake until hot, about 1 1/2 hours.
Serve with toasted bread cubes and fresh vegetables.