Goat Cheese And Bacon Dip Recipes

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.

GOAT CHEESE AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans in ungreased shallow pan. Bake uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light brown. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon 10 minutes, until crisp, stirring frequently. Drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Cook garlic in bacon drippings 1 minute.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add half-and-half, beating until combined. Stir in bacon, garlic, goat cheese and 2 teaspoons thyme. Spoon mixture into ungreased 1-quart casserole or 4 (8-oz) individual baking dishes (ramekins).
• Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle with toasted pecans. Serve dip warm with pear slices, baguette slices and crackers.

WORLD'S BEST BACON CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in Swiss cheese, onions, and bacon. Place bowl in microwave, and cook 2 minutes. Remove, and stir well. Return to microwave, and cook 2 to 4 minutes more. Sprinkle crushed crackers on top. Serve warm with crackers.

GOAT CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Mix tomatoes, onion, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Refrigerate bruschetta for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
• Remove bruschetta from the refrigerator and transfer to a small saucepan. Add goat cheese and Cheddar cheese. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl to serve.

GOAT CHEESE AND BACON POPS

Steps:

• Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In food processor, process cream cheese, chèvre cheese and 1 teaspoon of the basil until well beaten.
• Using small cookie scoop, shape mixture into balls; place on cookie sheet. Insert lollipop stick into each ball. Freeze 20 minutes.
• In food processor, process pecans, bacon and remaining 1 teaspoon basil with on/off pulses until finely ground. Roll cheese balls in bacon mixture. If needed, press mixture onto balls to stick.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate in covered container until serving time.

WORLD'S BEST BACON CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet.
• Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown.
• Drain, crumble and set aside.
• In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with mayonnaise until smooth.
• Stir in Swiss cheese, onions, bacon & garlic powder.
• Place bowl in microwave, and cook for 2 minutes.
• Remove and stir well.
• Return to microwave, and cook 2-4 minutes longer.
• Sprinkle crushed crackers on top.
• Serve warm and enjoy!