Cheddar Bacon Dip

Since the beginning of the year, we have been trying to make better food choices and eat healthier. January is about hitting the reset button after a long month of holiday indulgences for us. After January, our diet will not be as strict, but will allow for the occasional free day. Our first free day will be Super Bowl Sunday, and this cheddar bacon dip is already on the menu.

I started making my own dips when we went gluten free. We had a couple of bad experiences even though I thought everything was safe. It didn’t take long for me to realize that the homemade dips tasted so much better and they were not hard to make at all.

This cheddar bacon dip comes together in under a half hour. I like to make it two to three days in advance to give the flavors time to come together.

It is delicious and more than a little addictive. Serve it up with a bowl of your favorite gluten free chips.

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Cheddar Bacon Dip

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Course

Appetizer

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

cups MetricUS Imperial

Ingredients

• 1 lb bacon cut into bite size pieces
• 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
• 8 oz cream cheese cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup milk or non-dairy alternative
• 1/4 cup onion finely diced
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp garlic finely minced
• 2-3 dashes hot sauce optional
• 3/4 cup sour cream plus additional 1/4 cup if needed
• 1 jalapeño optional, sliced for garnish, if desired

Course Appetizer Prep Time 15 minutes Servings cups MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 lb bacon cut into bite size pieces 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded 8 oz cream cheese cut into small pieces 1/2 cup milk or non-dairy alternative 1/4 cup onion finely diced 1/4 tsp dry mustard 1/4 tsp garlic finely minced 2-3 dashes hot sauce optional 3/4 cup sour cream plus additional 1/4 cup if needed 1 jalapeño optional, sliced for garnish, if desired

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Instructions

1. Cut bacon into small bite size pieces and cook until crispy. Place on paper towels to drain.
2. Set aside 2 tablespoons of cooked bacon for garnish.
3. In a saucepan, measure out cheddar, cream cheese and milk. Over medium low heat, stir until the cheese has melted and is well incorporated. Remove from heat.
4. Add onion, dry mustard and garlic and stir well to incorporate.
5. Add sour cream and stir well.
6. Add cooked bacon bits to mixture and stir until just combined.
7. Refrigerate until needed. If the dip becomes stiff, add an additional 1/4 cup of sour cream and stir well.
8. Before serving, garnish with reserved bacon bits and if desired, jalapeño slices.

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Renee Lumbreras