Description
Trisha Yearwood’s Charleston Cheese Dip is a creamy and flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering. It combines the richness of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Monterey jack cheeses with the savory crunch of bacon and green onions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
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- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 oz block of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey jack cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Dash cayenne pepper
Toppings:
- 10 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, green onions, and cayenne pepper.
- Layer and top: Spread the mixture into a baking dish, top with crushed Ritz crackers and crumbled bacon.
- Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite crackers or veggies.
Notes
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients like jalapenos or different types of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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