Leek and Bacon Dip
Looking for a game-changing dip? We've got you covered! This simple dip with roasted leeks, crispy bacon chunks, and our flavor blast will leave you craving more. Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we will receive a commission if you make a purchase through those links at no extra cost to you.
Equipment
- 3 Baking sheets lined with parchment paper
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Knife
- Kitchen prep gloves (optional)
Ingredients
Ingredients for leek and bacon dip:
- 1 Bunch of leeks
- 1 TBS Olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ Packet of bacon
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup Sour cream
- 1 tsp Adam's simple dry rub for ribs
Ingredients for cauliflower bites:
- 1 Head of cauliflower
- 1 TBSP Olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Oregano
- ½ tsp Paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 425℉/218℃ and line three baking sheets with parchment paper
- Gather all ingredients
- Trim off the fuzzy bottom of the leek and dark green leaves until only the light green and white portions are left
- Slice the leek in half and rinse thoroughly
- Continue to slice leeks into logs the length of your thumb
- Coat the leeks in 1 TBS olive oil and ½ tsp salt and place them on a baking sheet
- Place strips of bacon onto another baking sheet
- Rinse the head of the cauliflower and slice off the extra stem. Cut heads of cauliflower off into bite-size pieces.
- Coat the cauliflower in 1 TBS olive oil and season with salt and paprika and oregano. Place them on the third baking sheet
- Bake all three in the oven - leeks at 30 minutes, bacon for 30 minutes (or until crispy) and cauliflower for 20 minutes (also until crispy)
- When done, allow the bacon, leeks, and cauliflower to cool until you can handle them with your hands, approximately 10 minutes
- In the food processor, place the leeks in first. Break the bacon strips in half and place in the food processor with the leeks
- Add the Greek yogurt, sour cream, and Adam’s simple dry rub for ribs into the food processor
- Pulse on low until creamed together and well incorporated
- Scoop out dip into quart container or bowl and dip in those cauliflower bites!