Jalapeño and Bacon Goat Cheese Baked Dip

Name: Jalapeño and Bacon Goat Cheese Baked Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 60 oz (1.7 Kg) GAY LEA - Hewitt’s Goat Cheese, softened; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) IVANHOE shredded Cheddar Cheese; 3 pkgs (250 g) softened brick cream cheese; 3 cups (750 mL) bacon bits, real or chopped cooked bacon; 1 1/2 (375 mL) plum tomatoes, seeded and diced; 8 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced; 1 tsp (5 mL) salt; 1 tsp (5 mL) pepper; ½ cup (75 mL) fresh coriander, chopped

Did someone say bacon? Jalapeño peppers, cheddar and goat cheese blend with bacon to serve up what will soon be everyone’s new favourite dip.

Yields: 12
Preparation: 10 minutes

Ingredients

60 oz (1.7Kg) GAY LEA - Hewitt’s Goat Cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups (375mL) IVANHOE shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 pkgs (250g) softened brick cream cheese
3 cups (750mL) bacon bits, real or chopped cooked bacon
1 1/2 (375mL) plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
8 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
1 tsp (5mL) salt
1 tsp (5mL) pepper
½ cup (75mL) fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions

In a mixer with paddle attachment, cream together all ingredients until well blended.
Make to order by spreading approx. ¾ cup (175 mL) of dip mixture in a greased ovenproof mini casserole dish, mounding slightly in the middle. Microwave for 30 seconds on high power. Place dish under a salamander until cheese is bubbling and golden on top.
Garnish with coriander and serve with crostini, corn chips or a selection of crudités.

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Ingredients

60 oz (1.7Kg) GAY LEA - Hewitt’s Goat Cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups (375mL) IVANHOE shredded Cheddar Cheese
3 pkgs (250g) softened brick cream cheese
3 cups (750mL) bacon bits, real or chopped cooked bacon
1 1/2 (375mL) plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
8 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced
1 tsp (5mL) salt
1 tsp (5mL) pepper
½ cup (75mL) fresh coriander, chopped

Products Used

GAY LEA - Hewitt’s Goat Cheese