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Swiss and Bacon Dip

This easy recipe creates a warm, bubbly dip featuring crisp bacon, melted Swiss cheese, creamy components, and fresh scallions, finished with smoked almonds. Baked until golden, it's perfect served hot with assorted dippers like baby carrots and breads for parties or snacks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 3574.8 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Nonstick Skillet For browning bacon
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Shallow Casserole or Baking Dish Appropriate size for the dip volume
  • 1 Paper Towels For draining bacon
  • 1 Slotted Spoon Optional, for removing bacon from skillet

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 8 slices center cut bacon chopped
  • 8 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 rounded teaspoons prepared Dijon style mustard
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese available on dairy aisle
  • 3 scallions chopped
  • 1/2 cup smoked almonds coarsely chopped
  • Baby carrots and a selection of spiced flat breads cocktail sized pumpernickel or rye breads, or sliced whole grain baguettes, for dipping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Brown bacon in nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Drain crisp bacon bits on paper towels.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, Swiss and scallions with cooked bacon. Transfer to a shallow small casserole or baking dish and bake until golden and bubbly at edges, 15 to 18 minutes. Top with chopped smoked almonds. Place dip on a platter and surround warm casserole with breads and carrots for dipping.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is truly soft for a smooth, lump-free dip texture. Drain the bacon thoroughly on paper towels; excess grease can make the dip oily. Shredding block Swiss cheese yourself yields a creamier melt than pre-shredded. For extra flavor depth, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika to the mixture before baking. Serve the dip immediately while hot and bubbly for the best experience. Offer a variety of dippers, including crisp vegetables like carrots and various breads, to provide different textures and flavors.