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    Home » Appetizers & Snacks » Smoky Bacon Cheddar Dip: Appetizers in the Kitchen

    Published: Aug 30, 2013 · Modified: Mar 29, 2018 by Carolyn

    Smoky Bacon Cheddar Dip: Appetizers in the Kitchen

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    Low Carb Smoky Bacon Cheddar Dip

    The kitchen has some sort of magnetic force. You can put the food and goodies all over the rest of the house, but people will just pick up their plates and move back into the kitchen.

    I, for one, have given up. My kitchen is where the action is, so I just make it — and some delicious appetizers — the center of all of my get-togethers. It’s certainly easier than trying to constantly herd folks into other rooms!

    Low Carb Smoky Bacon Cheddar Dip

    Juggling food prep while engaging in witty repartee with friends is not always easy to do, and potentially very dangerous. If you are distractible like I am, you could end up with burnt food or body parts, neither of which makes for a particularly enjoyable party. I like to avoid potential disasters with make-ahead recipes that require no cooking once friends have arrived. That way, the food is ready and the prep dishes are washed and out of view, so I can relax.

    Think easy to serve and especially to eat, like a counter or a table full of appetizers that people can nibble on while chatting. Kitchen entertaining is at its easiest when no one needs to sit down with a fork and knife to eat their food.

    Low Carb Smoky Bacon Cheddar Dip

    Appetizers can also easily be the whole meal, if they are plentiful. Lots of little bite-sized goodies is actually my favourite way to eat, so I can enjoy many different flavours in one meal. We hosted just such an event this past weekend, with everyone bringing a few of their favourite appetizers. I made this Low-Carb Smoky Bacon Cheddar Dip and served it with endive leaves for me and tortilla chips for everyone else. It was a huge hit.

    So if your friends and family tend to head to the kitchen from the moment they arrive at your house, consider making it the focal point of your party. Gather a few easy-to-serve recipes, grab a drink, relax and enjoy the time spent with good people and good food.

    Low Carb Smoky Bacon Cheddar Dip

    Smoky Bacon Cheddar Dip

    This creamy cheddar dip with bacon is a delicious low carb appetizer when served with veggies or endive leaves. Gluten-free too!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 20 appetizer servings (approximately)
    Calories: 120kcal

    Ingredients

    • 8 slices bacon
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup half and half
    • 2 tablespoon arrowroot powder
    • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
    • 8 ounces sharp Cheddar grated
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions

    • In large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease.
    • Combine cream and half and half in a large measuring cup. Stir in arrowroot powder until dissolved.
    • Add cream mixture to pan with bacon grease and continue to cook over medium-low heat. Whisk in xanthan gum briskly.
    • When mixture begins to thicken, add grated cheese on handful at a time, whisking in to melt.
    • Add salt and peper and stir until smooth. Remove from heat
    • Chop bacon and stir into cheese mixture.
    • Transfer to a bowl and serve.

    Notes

    Serves 20 (can easily be halved). Each serving has 2 g of carbs.
    Other Nutritional Info: 120 Calories; 11g Fat (80.3% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 35mg Cholesterol; 174mg Sodium
    Nutrition Facts
    Smoky Bacon Cheddar Dip
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 120 Calories from Fat 99
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11g17%
    Cholesterol 35mg12%
    Sodium 174mg7%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Protein 4g8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Other Delicious Low Carb Appetizers:

    Zucchini and Feta Fritters

    Shrimp & Avocado Ceviche

    Mini Bacon Guacamole Cups


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    Brie & Bacon Tartlets

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    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Jackie says

      January 18, 2016 at 1:06 am

      What size is a serving? I see that three are 20 servings, but how much is one individual serving? , tthanks

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 18, 2016 at 8:55 am

        About 1/4 cup.

        Reply
        • jackie says

          May 15, 2016 at 12:55 pm

          thanks!!

          Reply
    2. Katia says

      April 04, 2014 at 4:31 am

      Hi Carolyn 🙂
      what kind of “chips” are also on the plate? Looks really good!
      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        April 04, 2014 at 6:27 am

        Those are actual tortilla chips, they were for my husband! Sorry to disappoint.

        Reply
    3. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

      January 13, 2014 at 3:49 pm

      I love this dip AND I love your blog name! It is so cute and very true in my case. Have a great week!

      Reply
    4. Mareike says

      December 03, 2013 at 10:53 am

      The recipe sounds so yummy.
      I’d like to try it but I am wondering what you could mean with “half and half”. I’m not english and asking myself the whole time from which product you take “half and half”.

      Thanks in advance for your help 🙂

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 03, 2013 at 12:40 pm

        Hi Mareike,

        Half and half is a North American thing. It’s half heavy cream, half whole milk, homogenized to be the perfect cream for coffee. So you can sub half heavy cream and half whole milk.

        Reply
    5. Hillary says

      October 24, 2013 at 7:29 am

      Could you omit or substitute the arrowroot powder??

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 24, 2013 at 7:41 am

        No, not really. You need something to emulsify it and help it thicken. You could try a little xanthan or guar gum but I can’t say for certain how well that will work.

        Reply
    6. Allison says

      September 02, 2013 at 12:50 pm

      Dip looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it. What are those gorgeous tomatoes stuffed with in the background?

      Reply
    7. Kim Beaulieu says

      September 01, 2013 at 7:52 pm

      This is one seriously gorgeous dip Carolyn. Great way to keep guests busy while you prep dinner.

      Reply
    8. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

      September 01, 2013 at 1:03 am

      What a yummy dip! I love the idea of using endive as a dipper!

      Reply
    9. Mary says

      August 31, 2013 at 10:45 am

      Love the recipe but how important is the xanthan gum? Could you leave it out or maybe replace with something other than another gum? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        September 01, 2013 at 3:32 pm

        It needs a little help thickening, so you do need to use something.

        Reply
    10. Regan @ Cabot says

      August 31, 2013 at 7:04 am

      Wow, wow. Sounds SO yum. I used to love cheese dip made with that not-really-cheese-block-off-the-shelf… know what I mean? And then I woke up 🙂 Loving this option so much better!

      Reply
    11. Wanda says

      August 31, 2013 at 5:13 am

      The links for the Zucchini and Feta Fritters and Cheddar Jalapeno Crackers are not working on this page.

      Reply
    12. Emily @ Life on Food says

      August 30, 2013 at 5:24 pm

      I love a good cheesy dip. I also love having friends gather around the kitchen to eat and chat. Sounds like the perfect evening!

      Reply

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