Banana Pepper Dip

33m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop one pound of bacon.
  2. 2Add the chopped bacon to a skillet to cook.
  3. 3Chop an onion and set aside.
  4. 4Grab a separate bowl and a baking dish for the dip.
  5. 5Add 1.5 blocks of softened cream cheese to the bowl.
  6. 6Grate two cups of Monterey Jack cheese into the bowl with the cream cheese.
  7. 7Add a splash of banana pepper juice to the mixture.
  8. 8Chop 1/2 to 3/4 cup of banana peppers and add them to the mixture.
  9. 9Add the chopped onion to the bacon in the skillet once the bacon is almost cooked through.
  10. 10Add minced garlic to the bacon and onion mixture, then remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
  11. 11Add the bacon, onion, and garlic mixture to the dip mixture.
  12. 12Add 3/4 cup of sour cream to the dip mixture and mix everything well.
  13. 13Transfer the dip mixture to the baking pan and spread it out evenly.
  14. 14In a separate bowl, combine one cup of spicy panko breadcrumbs and 1/2 cup of freshly shredded parmesan cheese.
  15. 15Pour five tablespoons of melted butter over the panko and parmesan mixture.
  16. 16Spread the crunchy topping evenly over the dip in the baking pan.
  17. 17Bake the dip at 375°F (190°C) for about 25 minutes.
  18. 18Slice a baguette thinly and arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  19. 19Brush six tablespoons of melted butter over each baguette slice.
  20. 20Season the baguette slices with garlic and herb seasoning and red pepper flakes.
  21. 21Bake the baguette slices with the dip for about seven minutes, then broil for one to two minutes until golden.
  22. 22Serve the dip warm with the toasted baguette slices.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 onion
  • 1.5 blocks softened cream cheese
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 splash banana pepper juice
  • 0.5 cup chopped banana peppers
  • minced garlic
  • 0.75 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup spicy panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 baguette
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • garlic & herb seasoning
  • red pepper flakes

Equipment

skilletcutting boardknifebowlcheese graterbaking panspoonbaking sheetparchment paperbasting brushoven

Tips

  • If you don't want the panko topping spicy, use regular panko breadcrumbs instead of spicy panko.