Karens Bacon Chutney Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Put slices of bacon into a medium skillet and cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to let drain, then crumble and set aside.
• Put butter, cream cheese and cheddar cheese into a medium bowl and mix with a wooden spoon until well combined.
• Transfer cheese mixture to a serving bowl and smooth out top with back of spoon.
• Spread chutney over cheese mixture and scatter bacon and scallions on top.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled, 2-3 hours.
• Allow dip to rest 1 hour at room temperature before serving. Serve with crackers, if you like.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F Roll the banana pieces in the lemon juice and wrap with a piece of bacon around the outside edge and secure with a toothpick Place on a baking sheet lined with foil (preferably with non stick foil).
• Bake until the bacon is almost cooked apprx 20 minutes While they are baking process the chutney in a blender until it is quite fine- use pulse.
• Dip the banana pieces in the chutney, coat evenly, return to oven until crisp 5-10 minutes Allow to cool for a minute or two- they are very hot& serve.