CHARLESTON CHEESE DIP

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Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) block of cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama)
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons of chopped pickled jalapeno
1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon of butter, melted
1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup of cooked crumbled bacon (like Hormel Original Real Crumbled Bacon)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cream cheese and Cajun seasoning, until well blended. Reserve a pinch of green onion for garnish. Add the jalapeno, remaining green onion and the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses and blend together. Transfer the mixture to a buttered standard glass pie plate or a small oblong shallow baking dish. Toss panko bread crumbs in the melted butter with a fork and sprinkle over the top of the dip. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until heated through and top is golden brown. Remove and sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top and garnish with the reserved green onion. Serve immediately with crackers, chips, or vegetables.