Cheese and Bacon Cob Loaf (Print Format)
Rich cheesy cob loaf baked with bacon and onion, enjoyed warm with crusty bread for sharing.
# Ingredients:
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1 cob loaf
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250 g cream cheese
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250 g sour cream
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200 g bacon, chopped
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1 1/2 cups grated pizza cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan), reserve 1 handful
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1 onion, chopped
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1 tbsp French onion soup mix
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Optional: 100 g brie cheese
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 110°C. Slice around 2 cm off the top of the cob loaf, remove the inside, break into bite-size pieces. Place the lid, bread pieces, and cob shell on a tray lined with baking paper and toast for 5-10 minutes.
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Place the bacon and onion in a saucepan over medium-high heat and cook for 3-5 minutes until done.
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Reduce heat to low and mix in the cream cheese and sour cream until combined. Add the French onion soup mix, optional brie cheese, and pizza cheese (reserving a handful). Stir until melted and heated through, about 2 minutes.
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Remove the tray from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 200°C. Transfer the bread pieces and lid to a bowl. Pour the cheese mixture into the cob loaf and top with the reserved handful of pizza cheese. Bake for 10 minutes until the cheese is melted.
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Serve the dip while warm with the toasted bread pieces on the side. Optional: Cut the cob lid into pieces for dipping.
# Tips:
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Add rotisserie chicken, corn, or curry powder for variations.
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Crab meat or chopped spinach can enhance the dip.
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Spice it up with cayenne pepper, chili flakes, or smoked paprika.
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Serve in a ramekin or oven-proof dish if no cob is available.
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If out of bread, use corn chips, veggie sticks, or extra bread as dippers.
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Warm the cheese mixture gently to avoid overcooking.