Warm Savory Cheese Spread

This was another mildly failed attempt at cooking. It was OK, but not something I could have more than a few bites of.
I am not a fan of mayo, so that may have had something to do with it. Maybe we will try it again, when there are more people to taste test? See if anyone else enjoys it more? It had an interesting taste....
We'll see.

(Note: I used my hearty whole wheat bread recipe for this!)

Warm Savory Cheese Spread (TOH)

2 Cup mayonnaise
2 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 Large onion, finely chopped
8 bacon strips, crumbled
1/2 Cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 Cup finely chopped green pepper
1 Teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 round loaf (1 pound) bread

Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut the top fourth off the load of bread; carefully hollow out bottom, leaving a 1" shell. Spoon cheese mixture into bread shell.
Wrap in a piece of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until heated through. Serve with crackers.

Serving Size: 4 cups
Prep Time: 15 m
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 15 m

Stuffed Breadsticks

These things are AMAZING. I got this from Kate at Cooking During Stolen Moments.... she has some amazing recipes.
The only fault I have with this recipe is that we didn't like how they re-heated. Oh well, they were still great!

Stuffed Breadsticks
(Cooking During Stolen Moments)



1 Teaspoon yeast
1 Teaspoon sugar
3/4 Cup warm water
1/4 Cup olive oil
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/2 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
2-3 Cup flour
8 string cheese sticks, cut in half
32 Slice Pepperoni
2 Tablespoon butter, melted
Topping:
2 Teaspoon Parmesan
1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions:
Let yeast and sugar dissolve in warm water in a large mixing bowl for about 5 minutes. Add olive oil, salt, and Italian seasoning. Slowly add the flour until completely combined and dough is no longer sticky. Knead for 5 minutes, place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise for 1 hour.
On a floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle. Cut into 16 squares. At the edge of each square, place one piece of string cheese and 2 pieces of pepperoni. Roll up and tuck in sides. Place on baking sheet.
Brush melted butter over each breadstick. Combine topping ingredients in a small bowl, and sprinkle on top. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.


Serves: 8
Serving Size: 2 breadsticks
Yields: 16