Cheesy Bacon Almond Surprise

Ingredients

- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 6 slices of bacon
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Bacon:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the bacon slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Cook in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the bacon is crisp. Remove and let cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.

2. Toast the Almonds:
- Spread the slivered almonds on another baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and toast for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.

3. Mix the Base Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.

4. Add Flavor and Texture:
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, 2 of the chopped green onions, crumbled bacon, and cayenne pepper to the bowl.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined.

5. Incorporate the Almonds:
- Gently fold in the toasted slivered almonds into the cream cheese mixture. Ensure even distribution throughout the mixture.

6. Final Assembly and Baking:
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.
- At this stage, you may refrigerate it for 30 minutes if you prefer a firmer texture.
- When ready to bake, place the dish in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is bubbly and slightly golden.

7. Serve:
- Once baked, remove from the oven and garnish with the remaining green onion.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a dip with crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT15M
15 minutes

Cook Time

- PT42M
42 minutes

Total Time

- PT57M
57 minutes

Type of Dish

- Snack

Keywords

- Bacon dip
- Cheese appetizer
- Almond snack
- Easy party snack
- Baked cheese dip
- Oven recipe
- Cream cheese appetizer
- Cheesy snack
- Game day snack
- Spicy cheese dip

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2200 total calories

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