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Pesto Bacon & Tomato Dip

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Bacon, basil pesto, and the sweetness of finely chopped sun dried tomatoes combine with the cream cheese and other ingredients to make a flavorful dip that is perfect for serving at any get together.

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup grated aged Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion, green parts only
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Details

Servings 12
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 5mins
 Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, pulse sun dried tomatoes and pesto until tomatoes are finely chopped. Remove from food processor and place in a large bowl. Add bacon. Place remaining ingredients in food processor and process for 45-60 seconds, scraping down sides of bowl every 15 seconds, until smooth. Spoon into bowl with tomato mixture. Stir until combined. Place in a small shallow serving bowl. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping. Makes about 2 cups.

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A food processor makes the prep time for this delicious dip minimal. If the sun dried tomatoes are in oil, drain well.

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 Cup of blue cheese
  • 1/2 Cup of cream cheese
  • Green peas (cooked)
  • 4 Sun-dried tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 Slices prosciutto
  • Toast

METHOD

  1. Mix together the blue cheese and cream cheese.
  2. Spread onto toast.
  3. Top with green peas, sun-dried tomatoes, and prosciutto.
  4. Enjoy!

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