Chipotle-Bacon Dip
Looking for a new make ahead dip idea? Try mixing smoky chipotle peppers with crisp turkey bacon in this creamy dip that combines sweet, smoky & salty all in one!
Prep time25 min
Total time1hr 0min
ServingsMakes 10 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 16 WHEAT THINS each.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, divided
- 3 slices turkey bacon
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce with 1 Tbsp. reserved sauce
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Neufchatel cheese, softened
- WHEAT THINS Original Snacks
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Place wire rack on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
- Reserve half the sugar for later use. Rub 1 tsp. of the remaining sugar evenly onto both sides of each bacon slice; place in single layer on prepared rack.
- Bake 25 min. or until edges of bacon are crisp and golden brown; cool completely.
- Chop bacon, then finely chop chipotle pepper. Place chopped peppers in medium bowl. Add Neufchatel cheese, reserved chipotle sauce and reserved sugar; mix well.
- Reserve 1 Tbsp. bacon; stir remaining chopped bacon into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into serving bowl; top with remaining bacon.
- Serve with WHEAT THINS.
Recipe Tips
- Special Extra
Cut small red bell pepper into small star shapes with cookie cutter or sharp knife. Use to garnish dip before serving. - Substitute
Serve with WHEAT THINS Big Snacks. Makes 10 servings, 2 Tbsp. dip and 11 WHEAT THINS Big Snacks each. - Make Ahead
This flavorful dip can be prepared ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 230 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 12g | |
| Saturated fat 4g | |
| Trans fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | |
| Sodium 400mg | |
| Carbohydrate 26g | |
| Dietary fiber 2g | |
| Total sugars 7g | |
| Protein 5g | |
| Vitamin A | 10 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 6 %DV |
| Iron | 6 %DV |