My momma makes this tasty Cheesy Bacon Dijon Dip that everyone raves about whenever it makes an appearance at parties. This Cheesy Bacon Dijon Dip is everything you ever dreamed of in a dip gooey cheese with crisp bacon, hints of sweetness from honey and a bit from the Dijon mustard. It’s the perfect go to holiday party dip because you can make it ahead of time and then just pop it under the broiler or microwave right before serving.
Ingredients:
2 8oz Blocks of Cream Cheese, room temperature
1/2 Cup Mayo
2 Tablespoons Country Dijon Mustard or your favorite grainy mustard
2 Tablespoons Honey
1/2 Lb Bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 large shallots or 1/2 onion diced
1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese or your favorite cheese
Your favorite chips or GF Bagel Slices
Cook the bacon in a large skillet until golden and crisp; then allow to drain on paper towel and crumble it. **If you are in a hurry you can also use bacon bits instead. Remove some of the excess grease from the pan then add the shallots and sauté until translucent and soft about 5 minutes. *Shallots can be found in the produce section by the onions they are a bit sweeter than onions.
In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, mayo, county Dijon mustard and honey. If the cream cheese is still hard feel free to pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until soft and pliable.
Remove some of the excess grease from the pan then add the shallots and sauté until translucent and soft about 5 minutes. *Shallots can be found in the produce section by the onions they are a bit sweeter than onions.
Add 3/4 of the crumbled bacon and the shallots to the cream cheese mixture. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish; then top with the remaining bacon and swiss cheese. If you don’t have swiss cheese you can use whatever cheese you have on hand.
If you are in a rush you can pop the Cheesy Bacon Dijon Dip in the microwave or you can place it under the broiler to get everything gooey and delicious! Serve while warm with your favorite crackers, bagel pieces or veggies. Momma’s famous Cheesy Bacon Dijon Dip will not disappoint!
- 2 8oz Blocks of Cream Cheese, room temperature
- ½ Cup Mayo
- 2 Tablespoons Country Dijon Mustard or your favorite grainy mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- ½ Lb Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 large shallots or ½ onion diced
- 1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese or your favorite cheese
- Your favorite chips or GF Bagel Slices
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet until golden and crisp; then allow to drain on paper towel and crumble it. **If you are in a hurry you can also use bacon bits instead. Remove some of the excess grease from the pan then add the shallots and sauté until translucent and soft about 5 minutes. *Shallots can be found in the produce section by the onions they are a bit sweeter than onions.
- In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, mayo, county Dijon mustard and honey. If the cream cheese is still hard feel free to pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until soft and pliable.
- Add ¾ of the crumbled bacon and the shallots to the cream cheese mixture. Pour the mixture into a casserole dish; then top with the remaining bacon and swiss cheese. If you don't have swiss cheese you can use whatever cheese you have on hand.
- If you are in a rush you can pop the Cheesy Bacon Dijon Dip in the microwave or you can place it under the broiler to get everything gooey and delicious! Serve while warm with your favorite crackers, bagel pieces or veggies. Momma's famous Cheesy Bacon Dijon Dip will not disappoint!