Cream Cheese Dip
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Cream Cheese Dip
Description
The Cream Cheese Dip starts by crisping smoked pancetta or bacon in olive oil, then mixing softened cream cheese and sour cream with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper for seasoning. Shredded Gruyere and mozzarella cheeses, pancetta bits, and caramelised onion jam are folded in before transferring the mixture to a baking dish. Baking at 180°C for about 20 minutes results in a hot, bubbly dip with melted cheese enveloping the smoky pancetta and sweet onions.
The combination of tangy sour cream, creamy cheeses, and caramelised onions provides a rich and layered flavor profile. The dip’s hearty texture holds well when scooped with tortilla chips, crostini, or fresh vegetables, making it suitable for snacks or party appetizers.
This recipe can be customized by substituting sliced smoked bacon for pancetta, or by adding spicy accents like jalapenos for a more adult palate. Homemade caramelised onions can replace store-bought jam if desired. Serving it warm allows the cheese to stay melted and creamy.
Ingredients
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup smoked pancetta cubed, or sliced smoked bacon, (75 g
- 8 oz cream cheese softened, 225 g
- 1 cup sour cream 250 ml
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded, (100 g
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded, (100 g
- 2 tbsp caramelised onion jam
- tortilla chips for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to fan assisted 160C / 180C / 350F / gas 4.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat, and cook pancetta or bacon until crispy. Drain and remove the pancetta (or bacon) and set aside.
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl and beat with hand held or electric mixer until combined and fluffy.
- Fold in the cheeses, pancetta or bacon and caramelised onions jam.
- Transfer to a small baking dish and bake in hot oven until bubbly, about 20 mins.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
- Use sliced smoked bacon as an alternative to pancetta if preferred.
- Make your own caramelised onions if caramelised onion jam isn’t available.
- To add heat, incorporate jalapenos or your favorite chili for a spicier dip variation.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, crostini, or chopped vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 218mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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