Goat Cheese-Bacon Dip
Goat Cheese-Bacon Dip might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and primal recipe has 193 calories, 5g of protein, and 18g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 15. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have pear, half-and-half, garlic cloves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 56 minutes. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for The Super Bowl.
Instructions
Bake pecans in single layer in a shallow pan 6 to 8 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring after 3 minutes.
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until crisp.
Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet.
Add minced garlic to hot drippings, and saut 1 minute.
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add half-and-half, beating until combined. Stir in bacon, garlic, goat cheese, and thyme. Spoon mixture into 4 (1-cup) baking dishes or 1 (1-qt.) baking dish.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Sprinkle with pecans; serve with pear slices, toasted baguette slices, and assorted crackers.