Rye Boat

 Appetizers and finger foods are perfect items for holiday and social gatherings. It's nice to have a small plate of tidbits to munch on as you mingle, or you can just "graze" by grabbing a snack to go. For those of us who love breads and dips a "rye boat" is a perfect combination.
Years ago, one of the girls at work brought this to an office party and she shared the recipe with me. It's been one of my favorites.

Rye Boat
1-1/2 pt. (3 cups) sour cream
2 t. Beau Monde seasoning*
1-1/2 pt. (3 cups) mayonnaise
3-3oz. pkg. corned beef, shredded
3 T. parsley
2 tsp. dill weed
2 T. minced onion
2-1 lb. round loaves of rye bread

* See post under spices for Beau Monde spice recipe
 
Scoop out 1 loaf of the rye bread. Cube remaining bread.
Mix remaining ingredients and chill. When ready to serve, fill empty round rye loaf with dip. Serve cubed rye bread on side.

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