Smart Choice Dijon Cheddar Bacon Spread Recipes

CHEDDAR AND BACON PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and allow to cool slightly, then finely chop. Set aside.
• In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese and scallions. Season with salt and pepper.
• Unfold the pastry sheets on a lightly floured work surface. Lightly roll each piece of pastry into a 10-inch square. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the entire surface of each piece of pastry, leaving a slight border around the edges. Sprinkle the Cheddar and bacon in an even layer over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Tightly roll each pastry sheet into a log (jelly roll style), then pinch the seam closed and place seam-side down on the work surface.
• Using a sharp knife, cut both logs crosswise into 12 pinwheels each, approximately 1 inch thick. Transfer 12 pinwheels to each prepared baking sheet, spiral-side up. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and 1 tablespoon water until combined to make an egg wash. Brush the tops and sides of the pinwheels with the egg wash.
• Bake the pinwheels until puffed and golden, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

SMART-CHOICE CHEDDAR, JALAPEñO & BACON DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Beat Neufchatel and garlic powder in medium bowl with mixer until blended. Gradually beat in beer. Stir in remaining ingredients.
• Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

BACON CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine wisconsin cream cheese and milk in medium bowl; mix well.
• Stir in sharp cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onion and hot pepper sauce; mix well.
• Transfer to serving dish.
• Serve with bagel crisps.
• Note: Smoked or plain wisconsin gouda, swiss, or muenster may be substituted for cheddar, if desired.

BAKED CHEDDAR BACON SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, onion and mayonnaise until blended. Fold in bacon and 3 cups of cheddar cheese. , Transfer to a 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with crackers.

CREAMY BACON-CHEDDAR SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the first eight ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with celery and crackers.