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whipped feta with bacon jam in a white bowl.

Dreamy Whipped Feta with Sweet Bacon Jam

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Description

Whipped feta dip with sweet bacon jam uses a block of feta and cream cheese blended in a food processor with a garlic clove and some simple spices. The sweet and salty bacon onion jam is cooked in a skillet and served warm over the cold dip. Enjoy it with kettle chips for a Southern appetizer perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 7 Ounce Block of Feta Cheese*
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme
  • Pinch of Salt & Pepper
  • 8 Pieces Bacon
  • 3-4 Tablespoons of Reserved Bacon Fat
  • 1 Small Onion - diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

Instructions

  1. Add the cream cheese and feta cheese (broken into smaller chunks), olive oil, garlic, thyme, and salt to a food processor. Blend for 60 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
  2. Place the whipped feta into a shallow bowl and place in the fridge until the bacon is finished.
  3. To a large skillet, add bacon that you have cut up with kitchen sheers into smaller bits over medium heat. Cook for about 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels to cool. Leave the grease in the pan.
  4. To the same skillet, add the diced onion to the reserved bacon jam. Turn the heat to medium-low and look for around 20 minutes to caramelize. The onions will become soft and translucent in color and smell fragrant.
  5. Once the onions are caramelized, add in the bacon bits, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir and cook for about 5-10 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and thickened into a sticky sweet jam.
  6. Remove from the heat and spoon over the cold feta. Serve immediately with kettle chips. 
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dips and Spreads
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scoop
  • Calories: 389
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 945.2 mg
  • Fat: 35.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
  • Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 9.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 72.1 mg

Find it online: https://www.fuelingasouthernsoul.com/dreamy-whipped-feta-dip-with-sweet-bacon-jam/

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