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Goat Cheese and Bacon Dip
Goat Cheese and Bacon Dip
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Prep Time:
35 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
Prepare crackers, baguette, and pear slices for a decadent baked goat cheese and bacon dip - the perfect party appetizer!
Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 7 slices bacon, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup half-and-half
  • 4 oz chèvre (goat) cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • Pear slices, toasted baguette slices and crackers, if desired
Instructions:
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the pecans in a shallow pan. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. Let cool.
  • In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, crisp up the bacon for 10 minutes until golden and crunchy, stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels, leaving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet. Sauté the garlic in the bacon drippings for 1 minute.
  • In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to blend the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the half-and-half until well combined. Add the bacon, garlic, goat cheese, and 2 teaspoons of thyme. Transfer the mixture into an ungreased 1-quart casserole dish or 4 individual 8-oz ramekins.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Top with toasted pecans before serving warm with pear slices, baguette slices and crackers.

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