Bacon Cheeseburger Dip

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef, chicken, turkey, or meat substitute
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 5-6 slices bacon
• 1 pkg Cheeseburger Pasta Seasoning
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can (10 oz/284 ml) Rotel® tomatoes
• 1 brick (8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3–4 pickles
• 2 green onions

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. In Multipurpose Steamer, add ground beef. Cover and microwave on high 3-5 min, or until beef is cooked through. Break up meat using Ground Meat Separator. Drain excess liquid; season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer beef to Square Steamer or 8"X8" baking dish.
3. Arrange bacon over tray in Multipurpose Steamer. Cover and microwave on high 4-5 min, or until crisp. Once cooled, crumble bacon. Set 1 tbsp aside for topping.
4. To steamer or dish with cooked ground beef, add crumbled bacon, seasoning, cheddar, tomatoes, cream cheese, and sour cream. Stir to combine. Bake, uncovered, 10 -12 min, or until heated through and bubbling.
5. Meanwhile, chop pickles and green onions.
6. Remove dip from oven, top with pickles, green onions, reserved, crumbled bacon and toppings, if desired.
7. Serve with tortillas chips or naan.