Dadgum Gouda Bacon Dip
by Masterbuilt
Ingredients
- 16 oz. cream cheese
- 16 oz. smoked gouda, shredded, divided
- 1 lb. bacon, cooked and chopped (see directions), divided
- 3 scallions, chopped, divided
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Bagel chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and preheat smoker to 275 degrees.
- Lay bacon across smoker rack and smoke for 20 minutes. Transfer to a baked sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake bacon for 15-20 minutes in oven at 400 degrees. Watch carefully so it doesn’t burn.
- In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and microwave for 30 seconds or until softened and easy to stir. Then, add the mayo and sour cream and whisk until smooth.
- Reserve ⅓ cup of the shredded cheese, ¼ cup of the chopped bacon and 2 tablespoons of the chopped scallions for later. Add the remaining cheese, bacon, scallions and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture and stir to combine.
- Transfer the dip to an oven-safe dish, top with the reserved cheese and bacon and bake for 30 minutes OR until golden brown and bubbly.
- To add more smoked flavor, transfer to smoker for an additional 10-15 minutes at 275 degrees.
- Top with chopped scallions and serve. Enjoy!
