Hot Bacon And Swiss Dip Will Be Devoured In Minutes

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Super savory bacon and Swiss dip sings with lots of smoky notes from the bacon and smoked almonds. It's a very rich and creamy dip, too, from the combination of cream cheese and mayonnaise. Plus, the freshly shredded Swiss cheese adds a sweet and mildly nutty flavor that balances out the dip. Add a salty chip or cracker, and you have the perfect party dip. Our Test Kitchen found this tasted especially good with bell peppers.

Southern Living Hot Bacon and Swiss Dip scooped out and ready to serve with vegetables
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Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Southern Living Hot Bacon and Swiss Dip ingredients

Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray

  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

  • 6 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard

  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

  • 4 small scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup), plus more for garnish

  • 3/4 cup chopped cooked bacon (from 8 slices), divided

  • 1/4 cup smoked almonds or pecans, coarsely chopped

  • Crackers, chips, and assorted vegetables

Directions

  1. Prepare oven and baking dish:

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

    Southern Living Hot Bacon and Swiss Dip preparing the baking dish

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  2. Combine cheeses and mayo:

    Stir together cream cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl.

    Southern Living Hot Bacon and Swiss Dip stirring together the base of the dip

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  3. Add scallions and bacon:

    Fold scallions and 1/2 cup of the bacon into cream cheese mixture in bowl.

    Southern Living Hot Bacon and Swiss Dip stirring some of the bacon and scallions into the dip

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    Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, and spread in an even layer. Top with remaining 1/4 cup bacon.

    Southern Living Hot Bacon and Swiss Dip topping with Bacon

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  4. Bake:

    Bake in preheated oven until bubbling around edges, 12 to 15 minutes.

    Southern Living Hot Bacon and Cheese Dip after baking

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  5. Add toppings:

    Sprinkle with smoked almonds, and garnish with additional scallions. Serve with crackers, chips, or assorted vegetables.

    Southern Living Hot Bacon and Swiss Dip in the dish garnished and ready to serve

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