Bacon and Horseradish Dip
🕒 Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🥄 Yield: About 1 1/4 cups
Description:
This creamy and savory Bacon and Horseradish Dip is a game day essential, perfect for pairing with fresh chopped vegetables, crackers, or chips. With its rich flavors and smooth texture, it’s sure to be a hit with your guests, so be sure to whip up a big batch to keep them satisfied throughout the game!
Ingredients:
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons bacon fat
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
- 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
- 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
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Cook Onion and Garlic:
- In a skillet, cook the chopped onion and minced garlic in 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the bacon (or use oil) over medium heat until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Transfer the cooked onion mixture to a mixing bowl and add the cooked and crumbled bacon.
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Mix Dip Ingredients:
- To the bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, prepared horseradish, stone ground mustard, fresh ground pepper, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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Refrigerate:
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Serve:
- Once chilled, serve the dip either chilled or at room temperature. Note that the dip spreads more easily at room temperature, but be cautious not to leave it out too long to avoid spoilage.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1434.4
- Total Fat: 139.2g
- Saturated Fat: 61.5g
- Cholesterol: 254.4mg
- Sodium: 2068.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 19.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
- Sugar: 4g
- Protein: 28.9g
Recipe Notes:
- For a spicier kick, you can adjust the amount of horseradish according to your taste preferences.
- This dip can be prepared in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize this dip by adding additional ingredients such as shredded cheese, chopped scallions, or diced jalapeños for an extra flavor boost.
