Ranch Rip 'n' Dip Bread Bowl

Ingredients

• ½ cup chopped orange bell pepper
  
• ¼ cup freshly chopped basil
  
• 1 cup Hidden Valley Original Ranch Organic Dressing
  
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or pizza blend cheese
  
• 1 loaf hearty round bread unsliced
  
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese softened
  
• assorted fresh vegetables
  
• sliced black olives drained
  

Directions

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[*]1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
[*]2. Hollow loaf, leaving bottom 1-inch thick. Cut 1-inch cubes from the hollowed out inside bread; set aside. Place loaf on a baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven. Cool on wire rack until ready to use.
[*]3. Combine cream cheese, dressing and cheese in medium bowl. Heat in microwave on High for 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Remove and stir until cheese is completely melted. Mix in remaining ingredients. Heat 1 minute or until heated through. Place dip in toasted bread.
[*]4. Serve with reserved bread cubes and fresh vegetables for dipping.
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