FIRESIDE CHEESE DIP
PAIRS WELL WITH: CENTRAL COAST CHARDONNAY
INGREDIENTS:
16 ounces cream cheese
1 pimiento strip
6 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons garlic powder
5 cooked pieces of bacon or pancetta
1 teaspoon paprika
8 ounces pre-made Port Wine cheese spread
1 teaspoon hot sauce
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Soften cream cheese to room temperature.
2. Cut pimiento strip into small pieces.
3. Melt butter in the microwave.
4. Dice bacon into small pieces.
5. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl until well-combined.
6. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve with crackers or a toasted baguette.
7. Enjoy with a glass of Edna Valley Chardonnay.