Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon Recipe

Indulge in this creamy, irresistible Warm Blue Cheese Dip! A sensational blend of tangy blue cheese, savory bacon, and aromatic garlic, perfectly baked to bubbly perfection. This recipe, originally featured in Bon Appétit's September 1989 "Great Cook/Great Party" section, is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or your favorite crudités for an unforgettable appetizer.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 1004.9 kcal

Protein 62g

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Ingredients for Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon

1/2 pound bacon
Garlic Cloves
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
Fresh Chives
Smoked Almonds

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How to Make Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon

Cook 1/2 pound bacon in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until almost crisp, about 7 minutes.
Remove bacon with a slotted spoon; set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the skillet.
Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet with reserved bacon fat and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Do not brown.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth with an electric mixer.
Add 1/2 cup heavy cream and beat until well combined.
Crumble and stir in 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese, the cooked bacon, garlic from the skillet, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives.
Transfer to a 2-cup ovenproof baking dish.
Cover with foil.
Bake until heated through and bubbly, about 30 minutes.
Remove foil and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped almonds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

70 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

236g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon?

Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon?

Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon has approximately 1004.9 calories per serving, with about 62 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 143 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon?

The key ingredients for Warm Blue Cheese Dip With Garlic And Bacon are Bacon, Garlic Cloves, Cream Cheese, Half And Half, Blue Cheese, Fresh Chives. See the full list with measurements above.