Almond Bacon Dip Recipes

ALMOND DIP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees Celsius).
• Arrange almonds on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, watching carefully and stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from oven, and set aside to cool.
• In a bowl, mix together softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, crumbled bacon, dill weed, and black pepper until well blended. Form mixture into a pinecone shape, and carefully place on a serving dish.
• Beginning at the top of the "pinecone" with the points facing upward, press cooled almonds gently into cheese, each point slightly overlapping the bottom of the almond above. If desired, press a few pine nuts randomly between some of the almonds. Serve with crackers for spreading.

CREAMY GOAT CHEESE, BACON AND DATE DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together the goat cheese, cream cheese, lemon juice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish or ovenproof skillet, and spread into an even layer. Bake until warmed through and bubbling, about 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, then add the dates to the bacon fat in the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the insides are warm and the outsides blister, about 1 minute.
• Top the baked cheese with the dates and bacon, and garnish as you wish. Serve at once.

ALMOND-BACON CHEESE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Place bread slices on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° until lightly browned, 8-9 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise, almonds, bacon, onion and salt. Spread over bread. Bake until cheese is melted, 7-8 minutes. Sprinkle with additional almonds if desired. Serve warm.

NEIMAN MARCUS DIP (ALMOND BACON CHEESE SPREAD)

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors develop. Let the dip sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
• Serve with crackers, corn chips, slices of crispy bread, or veggies.

NEIMAN MARCUS SPREAD

Steps:

• Measure out ingredients, then chop the green onions and crumbled the cooked bacon.
• Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir until well combined. Serve immediately with crackers, or store leftovers in the fridge.

SMOKED ALMOND, CHEDDAR AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• Heat cream cheese, cheese spread, milk and garlic in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in onions and 1/4 cup of the almonds.
• Spoon into 1-quart slow cooker to keep warm if desired or into serving bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Serve with vegetables. Dip will hold in slow cooker on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally. 32 servings (2 tablespoons dip each).

ALMOND CHEDDAR APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, almonds, bacon, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Spread the mixture onto bread slices and arrange slices onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the topping begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

SWISS CHEESE BACON SMOKED ALMOND DIP

Steps:

• Fry the bacon. Let drain and crumble.
• Mix all ingredients. Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for about 15 minutes; until golden and bubbly. Top with some crushed almonds.
• For a twist, put the cold dip in pre-packaged phyllo cups and bake for about 15 minutes.

BACON-ALMOND DIP

Steps:

• 1. Thinly slice the green onions. Shred the cheddar cheese. Mix the onions, cheese, mayonnaise, bacon bits and almonds together. Chill for a couple of hours. Serve with crackers or corn chips. Makes 4 servings.

ABC DIP (ALMOND-BACON-CHEDDAR)

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients well and put in a serving bowl, Use as a dip or spread for crackers or chips.