BBQ Bacon Cheese Dip

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°F (if serving has a hot dip)

Step 2

In the medium skillet cook bacon until crispy and fat is rendered. Pour off drippings and reserve. Drain bacon on paper towel.

Step 3

In the same pan as the bacon was cooked in add ¼ cup of the reserved bacon drippings and the finely chopped shallots. Cook for 3-5 minutes until shallots are translucent and tender. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl combine softened cream cheese, Red Gold BBQ Sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, sliced scallions, crumbled bacon and cooked shallots.

Step 5

Season with salt and black pepper. Mix well using a rubber spatula to combine.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 425°F (if serving has a hot dip)

If serving hot: portion into an ovenproof baking dish and bake for 10-15 minutes until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven and serve.

If serving cold: transfer into appetizer sized ramekins, cover with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve.