Smoked Almond Cheddar And Bacon Dip Recipes

NEIMAN MARCUS DIP (ALMOND BACON CHEESE SPREAD)

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors develop. Let the dip sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
• Serve with crackers, corn chips, slices of crispy bread, or veggies.

ALMOND CHEDDAR APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, almonds, bacon, green onions, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Spread the mixture onto bread slices and arrange slices onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven until the topping begins to brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

SWISS AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brown bacon in nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Drain crisp bacon bits on paper towels.
• In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, Swiss and scallions with cooked bacon. Transfer to a shallow small casserole or baking dish and bake until golden and bubbly at edges, 15 to 18 minutes. Top with chopped smoked almonds. Place dip on a platter and surround warm casserole with breads and carrots for dipping.

SMOKED ALMOND, CHEDDAR AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• Heat cream cheese, cheese spread, milk and garlic in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in onions and 1/4 cup of the almonds.
• Spoon into 1-quart slow cooker to keep warm if desired or into serving bowl. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Serve with vegetables. Dip will hold in slow cooker on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally. 32 servings (2 tablespoons dip each).

ALMOND CHEDDAR APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce; stir in cheese, onion, almonds and bacon. , Cut bread into 1/2-in. slices; spread with cheese mixture. Cut slices in half; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Place unbaked appetizers in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze for 1 hour. Remove from pan and store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. When ready to use, place thawed appetizers on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes or until bubbly.

WARM BLUE CHEESE, BACON & GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1/2 teaspoon drippings., Saute garlic in reserved drippings for 1 minute; transfer to a small bowl. Add cream cheese and cream; beat until smooth. Stir in the blue cheese, chives and bacon., Transfer to a 1-qt. baking dish; cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with almonds; serve with chips.