awesome cheddar cheese dipping sauce
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.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Several
Ingredients
- PLAN/PURCHASE
- 3 slices bacon, chopped
- 3/4 cup milk, full fat
- 1/4 cup half & half
- 2 tablespoons sweet butter, unsalted
- 2 tablespoons flour, all purpose variety
- 1 tablespoon frank’s hot sauce (luv this stuff)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- - salt, kosher variety, to taste
- - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- 4 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 14 ounces canned chopped tomatoes drained (i use hunt’s petite diced)
How To Make awesome cheddar cheese dipping sauce
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Step 1PREP/PREPARE -
Step 2Gather your ingredients.
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Step 3Add the bacon to a pan, over medium heat.
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Step 4Cook until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Step 5Drain on paper towels and reserve.
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Step 6In a small bowl, whisk the flour with the milk and half & half.
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Step 7Add 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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Step 8Add the hot sauce, cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika, and a bit of salt and pepper.
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Step 9Turn up the heat to medium and whisk until the mixture begins to lightly simmer.
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Step 10Whisk until it thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Step 11Chef’s Note: Do not bring the liquid up to a boil… just a light simmer is all you will need.
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Step 12Reduce the heat to low, and add the cheese.
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Step 13Mix until thoroughly combined.
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Step 14Add the bacon and tomatoes, and stir to combine.
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Step 15Chef’s Note: Taste, and add more spices, if needed.
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Step 16Chef’s Note: This dip will store quite will in the fridge for a week, if tightly covered.
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Step 17PREP/PREPARE
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Step 18Place in a bowl, while still warm, and surround with your favorite dipping items. Enjoy.
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Step 19Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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