INSIGHT Magazine September 2017 | Page 40

• 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, divided • 3 cups packed shredded chicken (about 1 1/2 pounds) • Garnish (optional) • 6-8 pieces Cooked and crumbled bacon • blue cheese (only if you love it because its strong) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Slice about 2 inches deep through the top of the bread, and continue to cut a large rectangle, being careful not to cut through the bottom of the bread. Remove top of bread and hollow out middle to create a rectangular bread bowl. Set aside. 3. Whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and hot sauce and all spices/seasonings until well combined. 4. Stir in blue cheese, 3/4 cup cheddar and 3/4 cup mozzarella followed by chicken. 5. Spoon Buffalo Chicken Dip into prepared French bread and top with remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Bake on a baking tray at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly golden. 6. Let bread sit approximately 10 minutes to set and slightly cool then slice. Best served warm. 7. Garnish with bacon and/or blue cheese to taste. If you’re already feeling bloated from these delicious cheesy dishes, let’s lighten it up a little with a Skinny Taco Dip. 40 What You’ll Need: • 8 ounces light cream cheese, softened • 1 cup fat free Greek yogurt • 1 cup of your favorite salsa • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning • 1 cup shredded lettuce • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese • 1 Roma tomato, diced • 1 small avocado, diced • 2 green onions, sliced • 1 tablespoon sliced olives Combine softened cream cheese, greek yo- gurt, salsa and taco seasoning until smooth and well combined. Spread into a rectangle baking dish or pie plate. Refrigerate for an hour to let flavors combine (optional). Top with remaining ingredients. Serve with torti- lla chips. September 2017 INSIGHT