- 1375 gram package Maple Leaf® Natural Bacon, diced
- 1300 gram package chopped frozen spinach, boiled and drained of all water
- 140 gram package dry vegetable soup mix
- 2cloves garlic, minced
- ¾cup mayonnaise
- 1cup sour cream
- 1425 gram dark pumpernickel round loaf or sourdough round loaf
- Paprika
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Cook bacon stirring frequently until crisp. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate.
- In a large bowl combine spinach, soup mix, garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream and half the cooked bacon. Stir well.
- Using a sharp serrated knife carefully carve around the top of the loaf. Pull top off and hollow out the bread.
- Spoon dip into bread bowl. Sprinkle remaining half of bacon over top of the dip and dust with paprika.
Make it festive! Press a star shaped cookie cutter into cheese to cut out holiday shapes and garnish dip.