Bacon and Chile Queso Fundido

This version of the classic Spanish melted cheese dish is flavored with bacon and chopped poblano chiles. Serve with chips or tortillas.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 72 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
• 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
• 1 poblano chile, halved lengthwise, seeded and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Cook bacon in skillet until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Add chiles and garlic to skillet; cook and stir 3 min. or until tender.

Step 3

Crumble bacon. Spread cream cheese onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate; cover with half each of the bacon and chiles. Top with shredded cheese, remaining bacon and chiles.

Step 4

Bake 10 to 12 min. or until hot and bubbly.