Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip
This Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip is a creamy, savory blend that's perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- oven
- large bowl
- whisk
- oven-proof dish
- Microwave
Ingredients
Dairy
- 16 oz smoked gouda shredded, divided
- 2 packages cream cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
Meat
- 1 lb bacon cooked and chopped (see notes), divided
Vegetables
- 3 pieces scallions chopped, divided
Spices
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.
- In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and microwave for 30 seconds or until softened and easy to stir. Then, add the mayo and sour cream and whisk until smooth. The mixture should be creamy but not liquidy.
- Reserve ⅓ cup of the shredded cheese, ¼ cup of the chopped bacon and 2 tablespoons of the chopped scallions for later. Add the remaining cheese, bacon, scallions and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the dip to an oven proof dish, sprinkle with the reserved cheese and bacon and bake for 30 minutes OR until golden brown and bubbly.
- When out of the oven, sprinkle with the reserved scallions.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
My favorite method of cooking a large quantity of bacon is by baking it at a 400F degree oven for 10 to 20 minutes or until crispy. For a spicy version of this dip, you could add a teaspoon of chili powder OR ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper OR a few dashes of Tabasco sauce. This dip is also great served inside a hollowed crusty bread!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg
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