A proper cheese dip should carry smoke, sweetness, and heat without turning greasy or heavy.
\nThe bourbon deepens the bacon while the hot honey cuts through the cheddar with slow rolling fire underneath.
\nGabe calls this one \u201cfootball season survival food.\u201d<\/p>\n
* 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
\n* 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
\n* 4 oz cream cheese
\n* \u00bc cup bourbon
\n* 2 tbsp hot honey
\n* 1 cup heavy cream
\n* 1 tsp smoked paprika
\n* \u00bd tsp cayenne pepper
\n* 2 garlic cloves, minced
\n* Fresh parsley<\/p>\n
1. Cook bacon until crisp, then crumble and set aside.<\/p>\n
2. Melt cream cheese and heavy cream together in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.<\/p>\n
3. Stir in bourbon, hot honey, smoked paprika, cayenne, and minced garlic.<\/p>\n
4. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while whisking continuously until silky.<\/p>\n
5. Fold in bacon crumbles and simmer lightly for 2 minutes so the smoky flavor settles into the dip.<\/p>\n
6. Transfer to a serving bowl or crock and finish with fresh parsley over the top.<\/p>\n
7. The finished dip should look glossy, creamy, and streaked with smoky bacon throughout the melted cheese.<\/p>\n
Timing
\nPrep time: 10 minutes
\nCook time: 15 minutes
\nTotal time: 25 minutes<\/p>\n
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
\nCalories: 290
\nProtein: 9g
\nCarbs: 5g
\nFats: 24g<\/p>\n
Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
\nReheat slowly over low heat while stirring to maintain smooth texture.
\nExcellent for game day food, pretzel dips, burger sliders, fries, and backyard cookout platters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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