Oh Paula Deen!  I know my boy Anthony Bourdain doesn’t think that highly of you, but I’ve got a little place in my (clogged) heart for you!

This is one of hers, courtesy of Smithfield (hence the shout of in the recipe):

Blazin’ Hot Bacon Dip

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. Smithfield bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 (10 oz.) can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1/2 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
• 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients, except Smithfield bacon, in the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Do not process until completely smooth, keep slightly chunky. Pour mixture into a mixing bowl and fold in all but a tablespoon of bacon.
2. Pour dip into a serving bowl and top with remaining tablespoon bacon. Serve with tortilla chips, crackers or vegetables.

photo and recipe via Smithfield

Originally posted 2011-09-15 20:52:02.