Slow Cooker Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

 

8

slices bacon

1/2

lb lean (at least 85%) ground beef

1

package (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed

1

package (8 oz) shredded American-Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups)

1

can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2

medium red bell peppers, cut into bite-size strips

1

package (5.25 oz) mini bagel chips

• 1 In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; reserve 2 tablespoons bacon for garnish.
• 2 In same skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese, shredded cheese, tomatoes and crumbled bacon until well mixed and cheese starts to melt.
• 3 Pour mixture into 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until hot and bubbly.
• 4 Stir parsley into dip. Sprinkle with reserved bacon for garnish. Keep on Low heat setting to serve. Serve with bell pepper strips and bagel chips.