CREAMY SWISS SPINACH DIP


ingredients

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen creamed spinach, thawed
2 c. diced Swiss cheese
2 unsliced round loaves (1 lb. each) Italian or French bread

preparation

In a small microwave-safe mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in spinach and Swiss cheese. Cover and microwave on High for 5 to 8 minutes or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cut a 4-inch circle in the center of one loaf of bread. Remove bread, leaving 1-inch at bottom of loaf. Cut removed bread and the second loaf into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Spoon hot spinach dip into bread shell. Serve with bread cubes. Yield: 3 1/2 cups.