White Bean Dip with Bacon – Super simple dip, whips up in just minutes. Healthy and delicious. Perfect served with pita chips, crackers or fresh veggies.
I love garlic flavored dips. This one is no exception. I made this recently for the girl’s night that I host here at the house. I’m pretty sure the girls liked it because there wasn’t much leftover. That’s how I know something is good!
I think we would have indulged even more if we didn’t have to go home on to our hubbies on Friday night with garlic breath. Not the best greeting for him after a long week at work, huh?
But this dip is so worth the garlic breath. Or you can leave out the garlic all together. You’ll enjoy it either way.
This recipe uses avocado oil which is something new to my kitchen in the last few months. Where did I find it? Costco. You know I’m in love with that place,right?
I love the flavor in the avocado oil. It’s more subtle than olive oil and it’s really healthy for you too. Don’t get me wrong I love using extra virgin olive oil. But it does have a very distinct that can take over in a dressing or dip.
So I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to introduce you to avocado oil in my recipes. I’m delighted with the results. If you don’t have avocado oil, olive oil will work just fine.
Have I ever mentioned how much I like appetizers? Anyone want to have an appetizer dinner with me? We all just come and share and eat dips, bites and smidgens for hours upon end.I think it sounds fabulous.
I also think I’m gonna try to serve this up for dinner some night and see what kind of reaction I’ll get. I don’t know about the rest of the family but I would be perfectly fine with this and some pita chips. P.S. That’s homemade pita bread in the background. Yum! (Recipe coming soon.)
The funny thing is 10 years ago I turned my nose up even at the sound of the word bean. Now I find myself using them in Mexican dishes, soups, dips, you name it. It just goes to show that if you keep trying something eventually you might like it.
I really hope that’s not true with seaweed because I have no desire to like that stuff! Have you ever tried it? It’s absolutely terrible.
But on a more positive note….Have a splendid week!
Til we meet and eat again,
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White Bean Dip with Bacon
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz can cannellini beans
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Rinse and drain beans.
- Process in food processor until fairly smooth.
- While pulsing add through oil through chute. Continue to process until smooth. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt. Stir in bacon just before serving.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, veggies, etc.
Linked to: Tater Tots and Jello
Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven says
Any kind of dip with bacon in it has got me sold. This dip looks fantastic, Melanie! pinned.
Melanie says
Thanks Sarah!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
I’m a sucker for garlic also, and you’re a better wife than I, because I don’t even think about the hubs when I’m eating onions or garlic. 🙂 I’m intruiged by this avocado oil… Must try. And MUST try this dip!
Melanie says
Maybe I shouldn’t either. He came home smelling like garlic last week. So we’re even. Def try avocado oil. It’s really good!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I love appetizers too! I love going out for happy hour, and getting 3 different cheap appetizers and calling it dinner. I’ve never tried avocado oil! Now I must.
Melanie says
Let’s have an appetizer dinner Natalie! Yes, you must. I really think you’ll like it!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
Too funny, Melanie. Sometimes you just have to sacrifice garlic breath for delicious food, right? This dip looks delicious! I can see why you guys would eat it all gone 😀
Melanie says
I know. I completely agree!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Yes, sign me up for the dip & appetizer dinner! Especially if you’re planning on making some of this delish dip! Bacon & avocado oil? Sounds so yummy!
Melanie says
Sounds good Consuelo! Thanks!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
This dip totally looks worth having the garlic breathe! YUM! Would love to just sit down with a bowl of this, some pita bread, and go to town! Pinned Melanie, great recipe.
Melanie says
Thanks Krista! You’re welcome to join me for appetizer night! Maybe we’ll just have to do in blogger form via a link party. 🙂
Ashley @ My Midwest Table says
It must be bean week! 😉 I love white bean dip, but I have never tried it with avocado oil. That’s on my grocery list now!
Sometimes I’ll plan a dinner of just appetizers. It’s so fun. My husband and boys like them, so why not? Mini foods and dips are the best.
Melanie says
Yay! I’m convincing everyone to try avocado oil.
Appetizers are fun. What would food world be without them. 🙂
Natalie cutting says
Love me some bacon! Love me some Costco!!!
Melanie says
Me too! Was just there today! Love our common love. 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
I love appetizers too. This sounds like such a delicious dip and I’m definitely going to need to try avocado oil. I usually think olive oil tastes to strong in a lot of things.
Melanie says
I hope you get a chance to try it. I think you’ll like it!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
I love garlic flavored dips too! And especially with some pita bread. Gorgeous Melanie!
Karen says
This looks amazing! I’ve pinned it and it will be showing up on my table soon. Thanks for sharing!
Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says
This dip looks delicious! And, garlic breath is worth it, sorry, I love garlic!! Haha
Melanie says
No worries. Me too! 🙂
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
This dip is perfect! So easy and creamy…and it has bacon. Divine!
Pinned!
Melanie says
Thanks for the pin Taylor!
Jennifer @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
I love trying new dips, and I have never heard of avocado oil but I am going to buy it this weekend when we stock up at Costco this weekend! Pinned 🙂
Melanie says
I think you’ll be glad you did. 🙂
Karly says
I have to try this asap! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Melanie says
Thanks Karly!
Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
This looks like the perfect dip – so creamy and addicting! Definitely a must make!!
Melanie says
Thanks Kathi! Glad you dropped by. 🙂
Christine @ Cooking with Cakes says
oh my goodness how did I miss this?! looks amazing Mel!!
Melanie says
Thanks Christine!
Heather {the lovely cupboard} says
This look FAB! I needed a break from my boring old hummus. Can’t wait to try:)