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    Published: Feb 6, 2017 · Modified: May 6, 2020 by Caitlin · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Kentucky Hot Brown Dip

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    The Kentucky Hot Brown Dip is a creamy, melty, cheesy, meaty, smoky dip that will definitely keep your guests coming back for more! Only 142 calories! Kentucky Hot Brown Dip with title written on chalkboard

    "Oh man, here she goes again with this Kentucky Hot Brown nonsense again." But guys! Seriously, it's such an amazing blend of flavors and now it's in dip form!! Could life get any better?!

    Do you know what a Kentucky Hot Brown is? If you've made my mini hot browns then you've probably already received this history lesson, and if not, here we goooo!

    So the "hot brown" is a sandwich created by Chef Fred Schmidt of the Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY. It was created for hungry guests to eat after a dinner dance hosted by the hotel in the 1920’s. So basically, it’s drunk food. Delicious, creamy, meaty, carby, drunk food. So when we turn this sammy into a (lower calorie) dip it makes for a perfect girl's night appetizer! 🙂


    KENTUCKY HOT BROWN DIP

    142 calories per servingKentucky Hot Brown Dip on top of crostini up close view

    If you're looking for a quick, hot, delicious snack to whip together before guests come over, this Kentucky Hot Brown dip is gonna give you all the feels. It's just the cheesy, meaty, smoky dip you've been searching for!Kentucky Hot Brown Dip in bowl spooned onto crostini for serving

    You're going to start by letting your 8 oz of cream cheese soften at room temperature in a medium-sized bowl (I used ⅓ less fat cream cheese). While you wait for the softening process to occur, you can cook 6 slices of bacon ( I choose to bake them in the oven at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes) then chop into small pieces. Next, dice up one small tomato. Finally, chop 2 C of turkey (just basic lunch meat is fine! Unless you have some leftover double smoked turkey sitting around, then I would definitely recommend using some of that 😉 ) Kentucky Hot Brown Dip spooned onto crostini for serving overhead shotPreheat your oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl containing the cream cheese, add in ¼ C of Greek yogurt (I used non-fat), ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 4 oz of cheddar cheese (about 1 C), half of the bacon and all of the chopped turkey. Mix well.

    Transfer mixture to a glass or ceramic baking dish then top with tomato, remaining cheddar, ¼ C pecorino romano cheese (or parmesan), and remaining bacon.Kentucky Hot Brown Dip in brown bowl overhead shot

    Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly! Allow to cool slightly then serve with crostinis, crackers, tortilla chips, or veggies. (Or a spoon, you could totally just eat it with a spoon if you wanted to...no one would judge you!)

    Enjoy! 🙂

    If you're craving more dips with low calories, check out this Skinny Queso Dip, this Skinny Jalapeño Popper Dip or this White Cheddar Onion Dip!

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    • Author: Caitlin
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 30 mins
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 10 servings 1x
    • Category: Appetizer
    • Method: Baked
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Low Calorie
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    A creamy, melty, cheesy, meaty, smoky, dip that will definitely keep your guests coming back for more! Only 142 calories!


    Ingredients

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    • 8 oz cream cheese (I used ⅓ less fat)
    • 6 slices cooked, chopped bacon, divided
    • 2 C turkey, chopped (can be lunchmeat or leftover)
    • 1 small tomato, diced
    • ¼ C Greek yogurt (plain, I used non-fat)
    • ¼ tsp nutmeg
    • 6 oz shredded cheddar cheese, divided
    • ¼ C pecorino romano cheese (or parmesan)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Allow 8 oz of cream cheese to soften at room temperature in a medium-sized bowl.
    3. Chop 6 slices of cooked bacon and 2 C of turkey (either lunchmeat or leftover). Dice 1 small tomato.
    4. In the bowl with the cream cheese, add in ¼ C plain, non-fat Greek yogurt, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 4 oz of shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup), half of the bacon and all of the turkey. Mix well.
    5. Spread mixture into a glass or ceramic baking dish.
    6. Top with ¼ C pecorino romano cheese, diced tomato and remaining bacon and cheddar cheese.
    7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
    8. Allow to cool slightly then enjoy!

    Notes

    Serve with crostinis, crackers, tortilla chips or veggies. (Not included in nutritional information).

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    **Recipe adapted from Cupcakes and Kale Chips (gotta love that balance! 🙂 )

    What do you think? Did this recipe make the cut for you or did it crumble? What would you do differently? Leave a comment below! 🙂

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    1. Jennifer says

      July 09, 2017 at 5:17 pm

      I just made this for a Kentucky Derby Baby Shower. It was AWESOME. everyone wants this recipe. Thanks for helping make our day special!!!

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      • cutsandcrumbles says

        July 12, 2017 at 7:06 am

        Hey Jennifer! First of all a Kentucky Derby Baby Shower sounds amazinggg! Second of all I'm glad it was a hit!! Thank you so much for the kind comment!

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    2. Emily says

      May 03, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      How far in advance can you make? Thanks!

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      • Caitlin says

        May 03, 2022 at 9:27 pm

        Hi Emily! I would say you’d be safe to make it about 3-4 days in advance! I wouldn’t keep leftovers much longer than that, though. I hope you enjoy it! 🙂

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    3. Julie says

      September 07, 2023 at 5:28 pm

      Can you make this in a crockpot?

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      • Caitlin says

        October 03, 2023 at 3:38 pm

        Absolutely! I would put it in for about 2 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low! I hope you love it!

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