awesome cheddar cheese dipping sauce

How To Make awesome cheddar cheese dipping sauce

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Gather your ingredients.
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  Add the bacon to a pan, over medium heat.
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  Cook until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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  Drain on paper towels and reserve.
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  In a small bowl, whisk the flour with the milk and half & half.
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  Add the milk/flour mixture and butter to a saucepan, and warm on medium low, until you see wisps of steam, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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  Add the hot sauce, cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika, and a bit of salt and pepper.
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  Turn up the heat to medium and whisk until the mixture begins to lightly simmer.
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  Whisk until it thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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  Chef’s Note: Do not bring the liquid up to a boil… just a light simmer is all you will need.
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  Reduce the heat to low, and add the cheese.
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  Mix until thoroughly combined.
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  Add the bacon and tomatoes, and stir to combine.
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  Chef’s Note: Taste, and add more spices, if needed.
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  Chef’s Note: This dip will store quite will in the fridge for a week, if tightly covered.
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  PREP/PREPARE
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  Place in a bowl, while still warm, and surround with your favorite dipping items. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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