| 3 tubes (11 ounces each) refrigerated French bread dough | |
| 1 large egg | |
| 1 tablespoon milk | |
| 1 package (8 ounces) thick-cut bacon, chopped | |
| 1/2 pound ground beef (90% lean) | |
| 1 package (8 ounces) Crystal Farms Original Cream Cheese, cut into small cubes | |
| 1/4 cup mayonnaise | |
| 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce | |
| 1 tablespoon mustard | |
| 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder | |
| 8 ounces Henning Aged Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups) | |
| Optional Toppings: shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and pickles | |
| Henning Mozzarella cheese. thinly sliced |
This crave-worthy Game Day Football Dip combines crispy bacon, savory beef, and creamy cheddar in a warm, golden bread bowl. Baked until bubbly and loaded with classic burger-style toppings, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
| 1. | Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 15 x 10-inch baking pan with parchment paper. |
| 2. | Unroll one tube bread dough into a rectangle on prepared pan. Place remaining tubes of dough on top of the rectangle in a football shape. Cut ends at an angle, if desired; secure ends with toothpicks. Trim excess dough from bottom rectangle with a paring knife. Pinch dough at seams for bread bowl. |
| 3. | Whisk egg and milk; brush over dough. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until bread is light golden brown. |
| 4. | Meanwhile, fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. |
| 5. | Cook beef in bacon drippings in the same pan over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Reduce heat to low. Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and garlic powder; stir until cheese is smooth. |
| 6. | Remove from the heat. Stir in cheddar and half of the bacon. Spoon dip into bread bowl. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until dip is bubbly. Cool slightly. |
| 7. | Layer with the toppings as desired and remaining bacon. Cut mozzarella for laces; place on football. |
