Bacon Dip

Name: Bacon Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 4 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed; 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon prepared mustard; 16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; Tortilla chips or toasted French bread slices

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours

Yield 4 cups

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This crowd-pleasing cheesy bacon dip won't last long on your appetizer table. Best served hot with tortilla chips or toasted French bread, this dip is versatile and filling.

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Tortilla chips or toasted French bread slices

Directions

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.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 261 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 77mg cholesterol, 417mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 11g protein.

I've tried assorted appetizers before, but this one is a surefire people-pleaser. The thick bacon cheese dip has lots of flavor and keeps my guests happily munching as long as it lasts. I serve it with tortilla chips or sliced French bread. —Suzanne Whitaker, Knoxville, Tennessee

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