Ripe juicy peaches and sweet Vidalia onions are the star in this hot creamy cheese spread, studded with smoky bacon and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
1 large Vidalia onion, chopped
2 large peaches, peeled and diced
½ teaspoon salt
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon poppy seed
nonstick cooking spray
½ cup chopped pecans
assorted crackers
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until crisp. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towel. Put onion into skillet and sauté for 7-8 minutes, or until tender. Add peaches and salt and continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes longer. Remove from heat and set aside.
In large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, smoked paprika and poppy seed. Stir in bacon and onion/peach mixture. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spread cheese mixture into dish. Sprinkle pecans on top. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes.