Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 1/2 lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 package (8 oz) shredded American-Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups)
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 medium red bell peppers, cut into bite-size strips
• 1 package (5.25 oz) mini bagel chips

Details

Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; reserve 2 tablespoons bacon for garnish.

2 In same skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese, shredded cheese, tomatoes and crumbled bacon until well mixed and cheese starts to melt.

3 Pour mixture into 1 to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until hot and bubbly.

4 Stir parsley into dip. Sprinkle with reserved bacon for garnish. Keep on Low heat setting to serve. Serve with bell pepper strips and bagel chips.

Expert Tips:

To cook bacon quickly, zap it in the microwave until crisp.

Choose plain or any savory flavor of bagel chips for dipping.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (2 Tablespoons Dip, 2 Bell Pepper Strips and 1 Bagel Chip)): Calories 120