Warm Bacon and Cheese Dip

• Meat

  • 12 oz Bacon

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 4 Scallions

• Condiments

  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Bread bowl & topping

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Oil spray

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 Cob bread, round

• Snacks

  • 1 Crackers
  • 5 Jatz / ritz or other plain savoury cracker

• Dairy

  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 8 oz Cream cheese
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup Sour cream

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Description

Ingredients

• Dip:
• 12 oz bacon, chopped
• 8oz 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

Directions

• Heat skillet over high heat, cook bacon until browned. Drain on paper towel lined place.
• Mix together remaining dip ingredients until well combined, reserving some bacon and scallions for garnish.
• Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
• Mix well to bring together. Serve warm, garnished with crushed crackers, extra bacon and scallions.
• See directions below if serving in a bread bowl.
• Preheat oven to 350F.
• 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 ¾ sides and base. Pour the dip into the bowl.
• Top with crackers, spray generously with oil then bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
• Top with remaining bacon and shallots. Serve warm.