WARM KALE-AND-ASIAGO DIP

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From Southern Living, December 2013. Bacon and trendy kale update the more traditional hot spinach dip.

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Pork

Time 1h8m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 38 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 bacon, slices (chopped)
1 lb fresh kale (stemmed and finely chopped)
1/2 medium sweet onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 1/2 ounces shredded asiago cheese (about 1 cup, plus 2 T)
4 1/2 ounces shredded fontina (about 1 cup, plus 2 T) or 4 1/2 ounces swiss cheese (about 1 cup, plus 2 T)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
assorted crackers (to serve) or toasted bread, slices (to serve)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoons drippings in Dutch oven.
  • Sauté kale, onion, and garlic in hot drippings 7 to 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add wine, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until particles loosen from bottom of Dutch oven.
  • Stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Stir in Asiago cheese, next 4 ingredients, and kale mixture. Spoon into a lightly greased 1- to 1 1/2-qt. baking dish.
  • Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is hot and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes; top with bacon. Serve with crackers or toasted bread slices.
  • Note: To make ahead prep recipe through Step 2. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temp 30 minutes, then bake.

Sameer Tharu
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I highly recommend this dip to anyone who loves kale and cheese.


Evelyn Gunda Chirwa
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This is the best kale dip recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Favour Bright
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This dip is so good, I could eat it every day!


TTVSweatyJake Yeet
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I love the addition of roasted red peppers in this dip. It gives it a nice smoky flavor.


Noah Hagelstein
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This dip is the perfect balance of creamy and cheesy. It's not too heavy, but it's still satisfying.


Aswin Panthi
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I love how versatile this dip is. I've served it with crackers, vegetables, and even bread.


Karee Brown
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This is my go-to dip for parties and potlucks. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hira Shikder Hira Shikder
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I've made this dip several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Bello comedy
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This dip is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


MD MOSTAFIGUR Rahman
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I love the combination of kale and Asiago cheese in this dip. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


MoDou SiDiBEH
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This is the best kale dip I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Christopher Ludwig
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I made this dip for my family and they all raved about it. Even my picky kids loved it!


Shegzy Wire
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This dip is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


constance shepherd
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I'm not usually a fan of kale, but this dip changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Flo Happiness
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The flavors in this dip are amazing! The kale adds a nice bitterness that balances out the sweetness of the Asiago cheese.


Lori Filippone
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I love how easy this dip is to make. I just threw everything in my food processor and it was ready in minutes.


Veronica Vashie
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This kale and Asiago dip was a huge hit at my party! It was creamy, cheesy, and had the perfect amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again.