Bacon Jalapeno Dip

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (two boxes, light works great but don't use fat free)
• 1 cup mayonnaise (light also works here, but do not use miracle whip!)
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 4 ounces fire-roasted green chilies (1 can)
• 2 -4 ounces pickled jalapeno peppers, drained (2oz is mild, 4oz is very spicy. canned is best, but you can use fresh jalapenos, seeded and finely d)
• 8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled, reserve 3 tablespoons for topping (don't use fake bacon bits, but real bacon pieces are okay)
• 3 green onions, finely sliced (optional)
• 2 sourdough baguettes, sliced (also great with crackers or veggies)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350.
• 2 reserve 3 tbs of bacon and sprinkle on top of dip before baking.
• 3 combine cream cheese, mayo, parmesan, and garlic and stir until smooth.
• 4 stir in jalapenos, green chilies and bacon.
• 5 spread dip into a 9′ pie plate or a small baking dish.
• 6 sprinkle with remaining bacon and sliced green onions (optional).
• 7 bake for 20-25 minutes or until dip is bubbly and golden brown at the edges.