CHEESY BACON & BEER DIP

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Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 slices applewood smoked bacon, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely diced (about ½ cup)
Kosher salt, to taste
1 bottle (12 oz.) lager-style beer
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. dry mustard
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
4 oz. (½ of 8-oz. pkg.) cream cheese, cut into cubes
3 Tbsp. ranch dressing
2 green onions, sliced
WHEAT THINS Big Snacks

Steps:

SET a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat. Add bacon and saute for 7 min. until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Add garlic and onion to pan with bacon fat and saute for 5 min. until well caramelized. Season with salt. Add beer and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 min. to allow beer to reduce slightly.
IN a large bowl, toss cheese with flour, mustard and pepper flakes. While stirring gently, add cheese to the saucepan. Add Worcestershire and continue to cook until cheese is melted. Stir in cream cheese and cook just until melted. Pour into bowl and swirl in ranch dressing. Top with green onions and reserved bacon bits.
SERVE warm with WHEAT THINS Big Snacks.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve with RITZ or TRISCUIT Crackers.
Substitute: Serve with TRISCUIT or WHEAT THINS Original Crackers.