Smart Choice Dijon Cheddar Bacon Spread Recipes

BASIC BACON SPREAD

Steps:

• Brown bacon in a large skillet over medium low heat.
• Stirring often, render out 1 tbsp fat.
• Set aside large skillet.
• Place the 1 tbsp bacon fat into a medium skillet.
• Add onions and saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Add cinegar, sugar pepper and salt.
• Cook and stir for 10 minutes.
• Place cooked onion mixture into the bacon in the large skillet.
• Cook bacon over low heat for 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until most liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat, puree, let cool
• Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
• Makes 2 cups.

SWISS AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brown bacon in nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Drain crisp bacon bits on paper towels.
• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, Swiss and scallions with cooked bacon. Transfer to a shallow small casserole or baking dish and bake until golden and bubbly at edges, 15 to 18 minutes. Top with chopped smoked almonds. Place dip on a platter and surround warm casserole with breads and carrots for dipping.

HOT BACON CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until cheeses are melted, stirring occasionally., Just before serving, stir in bacon. If desired, top with crumbled bacon. Serve warm with tortilla chips or toasted bread.