White Bean, Cheddar and Bacon Dip Recipe

Name: White Bean, Cheddar and Bacon Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon; 1 cup minced onion; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground toasted cumin, or to taste; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (19-ounce) can white beans, such as cannellini, rinsed and drained; 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese; 1/4 to 1/3 cup sour cream or yogurt, or to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Salt and cayenne, to taste; Assorted raw vegetables, such as carrot sticks, broccoli florets,; Bell pepper strips, etc. and/or tortilla chips as accompaniments

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon
1 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground toasted cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (19-ounce) can white beans, such as cannellini, rinsed and drained
1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese
1/4 to 1/3 cup sour cream or yogurt, or to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and cayenne, to taste
Assorted raw vegetables, such as carrot sticks, broccoli florets,
Bell pepper strips, etc. and/or tortilla chips as accompaniments

1
In a skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, until crisp.
2
Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towel and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
3
Add onion and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
4
Add cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
5
Add beans and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
6
Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth.
7
Add the cheddar, sour cream, lemon juice, salt and cayenne and puree until combined well.
8
Transfer dip to a serving bowl and garnish with the bacon, crumbled.
9
Serve with crudites and/or tortilla chips.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, 1 cup minced onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground toasted cumin, or to taste, and more.

Yes, White Bean, Cheddar and Bacon Dip falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

White Bean, Cheddar and Bacon Dip

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