hand braided brioche bread bowl stuffed with French onion dip for game day

ingredients:

• 1 bakerly hand braided brioche loaf
• 1 cup baby carrots
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp. dried chopped onion
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley

instructions:

1. Lightly trace out the shape of a football on the top of the bakerly hand braided brioche.
2. Cut out the shape on the top of the loaf; set aside. Hollow out the bottom part, leaving a thick shell.
3. Make the French onion dip by placing sour cream in a small bowl. Add dried onion, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and parsley. Mix very well until completely uniform.
4. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dried onion to soften.
5. Fill the football shape with the dip.
6. Slice pieces of bell pepper to make the stripes and the laces for the football. Place on top of the dip.
7. Arrange toasted bread pieces and vegetables around the dip.
8. The last step is to serve and enjoy. Bon appétit!

hand braided brioche bread bowl with French onion dip