WARM BACON AND CHEESE DIP

SERVINGS: 10

AUTHOR: NAGI FROM RECIPETIN EATS FOR SPEND WITH PENNIES

COURSE: PARTY FOOD

This dip is warm, creamy, super cheesy and loaded with bacon flavours!

INGREDIENTS

• Dip:
• 12 oz bacon , chopped
• 8 oz cream cheese , softened
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 scallions , finely chopped
• Bread bowl & topping (optional):
• 1 round cob bread (sourdough works best)
• 5 Jatz / Ritz or other plain savoury cracker , crushed
• Oil spray
• To serve:
• Crackers , chips, toasted bread

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat skillet over high heat, cook bacon until browned. Drain on paper towel lined place.
2. Mix together remaining dip ingredients until well combined, reserving some bacon and scallions for garnish.
3. Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
4. Mix well to bring together. Serve warm, garnished with crushed crackers, extra bacon and scallions.
5. See directions below if serving in a bread bowl.

BREAD BOWL

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Use a small knife to cut a circle on the top of the bread then remove enough bread to make a bowl, leaving around a 3/4" sides and base. Pour the dip into the bowl.
3. Top with crackers, spray generously with oil then bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
4. Top with remaining bacon and shallots. Serve warm.