“Creamy Calico Dip”

Today I’m sharing a new recipe for a tantalizing dip so addictive you’ll see the bottom of your serving dish before you know it. I love dips because they are easy and quick to make. How many times are you invited to a party or have an impromptu gathering in your own home. Don’t forget Super Bowl Sunday is coming upon us quickly so start to start planning. Add my Creamy Calico Dip to your party menu. Filled with all the things that make a fantastic dip like cream cheese and sour cream to start. Stir in a little bacon, cheddar cheese, roasted red pepper, and a crunch of almonds for unexpected texture. Maybe consider the almonds a healthy note in this dip if that makes you feel better.

Creamy Calico Dip

My Creamy Calico Dip was name because multi-colored didn’t sound inviting. When I think calico, red, green, and other colors come to mind. So red is red peppers, green is chives, cheddar cheese is orange and so on. This is a pretty looking dip where each ingredient lends its own flavor profile. You’re able to taste each ingredient in every bite. Bites of salty bacon and the oniony taste of chives, no to mention a sharp bite of cheddar cheese and crunch of buttery almonds. Roasted red pepper adds a subtle briny taste to my Creamy Calico Dip and no holds barred, magical taste of cream cheese and sour cream. Perfect combination, don’t you think?

Creamy Calico Dip

One bowl is needed to mix up all ingredients. Place in your refrigerator until party time. I make this dip just to have as a quick snack with our favorite veggies. Pack some in your lunch with celery and carrots. Sure to feed that afternoon hunger pang. We all need a pick me up so make something homemade instead of buying store-bought. Fresh is so much better. Homemade dips and spreads surely fit the bill.

Creamy Calico Dip

So start making preparations for game day festivities and serve Creamy Calico dip. This is a fan favorite with kids, too. Serve in a bowl surrounded by a platter of veggies, a bowl of your favorite chips or pretzels and let the good times begin. have a great game day everyone!

Creamy Calico Dip

Creamy Calico Dip

1 – 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened

1 – 8 oz. container sour cream

1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper

3 – 4 sliced cooked bacon, chopped

1/4 cup mild cheddar cheese

1/4 cup sliced almonds plus 1 T. for garnish

3 T. mayonnaise

3 T. heavy cream

2 T. dried chives

Kosher salt and pepper to taste

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add in red pepper, bacon, cheddar cheese, almonds, mayonnaise, heavy cream, and chives and mix thoroughly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Spoon dip into serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to overnight. Remove from refrigerator, letting sit at room temperature for 15 minutes. Garnish with remaining almonds and serve with your favorite chips or veggies.