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awesome cheddar cheese dipping sauce

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Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This is an excellent recipe for dipping just about anything… veggies, bread, nachos, chicken fingers… you name it, and you can probably dip it.

It’s got a bit of a kick to it, and that’s what makes it so yummy.

Hint: When the weather gets warmer, I use less kick; when it gets colder I add more.

So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For awesome cheddar cheese dipping sauce

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 3 slice
    bacon, chopped
  • 3/4 c
    milk, full fat
  • 1/4 c
    half & half
  • 2 Tbsp
    sweet butter, unsalted
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour, all purpose variety
  • 1 Tbsp
    frank’s hot sauce (luv this stuff)
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    sweet paprika
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • salt, kosher variety, to taste
  • black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
  • 4 oz
    extra sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 14 oz
    canned chopped tomatoes drained (i use hunt’s petite diced)

How To Make awesome cheddar cheese dipping sauce

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Gather your ingredients.
  • 3
    Add the bacon to a pan, over medium heat.
  • 4
    Cook until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Drain on paper towels and reserve.
  • 6
    In a small bowl, whisk the flour with the milk and half & half.
  • 7
    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.
  • 8
    Add the hot sauce, cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika, and a bit of salt and pepper.
  • 9
    Turn up the heat to medium and whisk until the mixture begins to lightly simmer.
  • 10
    Whisk until it thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • 11
    Chef’s Note: Do not bring the liquid up to a boil… just a light simmer is all you will need.
  • 12
    Reduce the heat to low, and add the cheese.
  • 13
    Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • 14
    Add the bacon and tomatoes, and stir to combine.
  • 15
    Chef’s Note: Taste, and add more spices, if needed.
  • 16
    Chef’s Note: This dip will store quite will in the fridge for a week, if tightly covered.
  • 17
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 18
    Place in a bowl, while still warm, and surround with your favorite dipping items. Enjoy.
  • 19
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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