Beer and Bacon Dip

• Meat

  • 8 slices Bacon

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Garlic powder

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika, smoked
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 Crackers or baguette, slices

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 16 oz Cream cheese
  • 1 2/3 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream

• Other

  • 3/4 cup Ipa

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Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 2/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup IPA
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (save some for topping)
• crackers or baguette slices, for dipping

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.  Spray an oven-safe dish (one that will fit 3 cups) with nonstick spray... or rub with butter. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, IPA, cheddar, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder and salt to a food processor or blender. Process on high until smooth and well-combined, about 2 minutes.  Stir in most of the chopped bacon- reserving about 2 tablespoons. Scrape the dip into the prepared dish and top with the reserved bacon.  Baked until warmed through, 15 to 20 minutes.  Serve warm with crackers or baguette slices.