Monday, February 6, 2012

Chive Mascarpone Dip

Ingredients:
1 carton (8 oz.) mascarpone cheese*
1/4 cup minced fresh chives**
1/4 cup sour cream
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the ingredients.  Chill until serving.  Serve with pita chips, crackers, and/or fresh veggies for dipping.  Make the dip 2-3 days in advance for the best flavor.

* I couldn't find mascarpone cheese anywhere, despite the extensive cheese selection at our local King Soopers, so I used this "mascarpone substitution" recipe in its place: 
1 brick (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp. sour cream

** I used green onions instead of chives, which worked out great.  So maybe the recipe title should be "Fake Mascarpone Scallion Dip!"

From: Taste of Home February/March 2012 issue

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