Burrata Bacon Dip
Trends show that bacon continues to be increasingly popular in appetizers, and different bacon styles have broadened the versatile ingredient even more. Combining the salty, crunchy delicious flavor of bacon with Grande’s smooth and creamy Burrata will be sure to please your customers.
Course: Appetizers
Yield: One appetizer for sharing
Ingredients
- 4 oz. Cheese Dip Base (see recipe)
- 1 Grande Burrata ball, cut into 3 pieces
- 1 oz. bacon pieces, fully cooked (1/4 cup)
- 1⁄4 oz. roasted bell pepper, diced (1 tbsp.)
- 10 garlic Toasted crostini slices, each
Directions
- Portion 4 oz. Cheese Dip Base in an oiled baking dish; top with Grande Burrata, 1 oz. bacon pieces and 1/4 oz. roasted pepper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted; run briefly under salamander to brown top.
- Serve hot accompanied with 10 crostini slices for dipping.
Cheese Dip Base Ingredients
Yield: 32 oz. (8 appetizers)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. cream cheese, softened (2 cups)
- 14 oz. Grande Mozzarella, shredded (3 1/2 cups)
- 2 oz. Grande Parmesan, grated (1/2 cup)
- 1 tsp. granulated garlic
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in bowl and mix to blend.
- Cover and chill to hold.
