Servings 12, Calories 278, Carbs 2g, Fat 26g
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb bacon (cooked until crisp and chopped)
8oz cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup shredded cheddar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular, but the smoked compliments the bacon nicely)
Pinch salt
1 cup chopped lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato (squeeze out the juice after chopping)
Fresh veggies to dip
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine 1/3 of the bacon with the cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, cheddar, and seasonings. Mix in a deep pie plate. Sprinkle on the lettuce, tomato, and the rest of the bacon.
Serve with fresh veggies to dip.
To Store: chill in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Substitutions: you can swap out cheddar for any kind of cheese you like, such as Pepper Jack or Colby Jack.
* Cook the bacon until it’s crispy and crumble it. *
* Best to shred your own cheese. *
* For tomatoes, you can use full size like Roma or go for cherry tomatoes, depending on your preference.