Devilishly Delicious Ranch Dip

Serves 4

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: about 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (1 ¼- to 1 ½- pound) hearty round bread, unsliced
• 1 package (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or pizza blend cheese
• 1 packet Hidden Valley® Ranch Dressing & Seasoning Mix
• ½ cup chopped orange pepper
• 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives, drained, reserved 2 slices
• ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
• Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Hollow loaf, leaving bottom 1-inch thick. Cut 1-inch cubes from the hollowed out inside bread: set aside. Use leftover top of the bread for a stem.
3. Place loaf on baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven. Cool on a wire rack until ready to use.
4. For dip, combine cream cheese, shredded cheese and Hidden Valley® Ranch Dressing & Seasoning Mix in a medium microwave safe bowl. Heat in microwave on high 1 to 1 ½ minutes, stirring half way through. Remove and stir until cheese is completely melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat one minute or until heated through.
5. Spoon dip into bread. Please 2 reserved olive slices near top for "eyes" and triangle orange peppers for the nose and mouth. Serve with reserved bread cubes and fresh vegetables for dipping.