Kentucky Hot Brown Dip (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup chopped onion
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2 tablespoons flour
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2 cups whole milk
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
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2 cups shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, divided
→ Proteins and Toppings
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6 to 8 ounces turkey breast, cubed
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8 strips of cooked bacon, roughly chopped
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1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 teaspoons parsley, roughly chopped
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Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
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Crackers or bread for dipping
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 8-x-8-inch baking pan with spray and set aside.
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft and translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Whisk in flour to form a paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
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Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Off the heat, stir in cream cheese, sour cream, nutmeg, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Fold in the cubed turkey until evenly distributed.
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Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Top with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese, bacon, and halved cherry tomatoes.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbling and golden. Optionally, broil on high for 1 minute to achieve a crispier top.
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Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve warm with crackers or bread for dipping and enjoy.
# Notes:
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For an extra crispy top, broil briefly after baking.