Party Panache, 1-2-3 Warm Figgy Bleu Cheese Dip

the Painted Apron

6 years ago

We enjoyed beautiful weather over Easter weekend, warm temps, blue skies, and boat rides

The water was a rainbow of blues

When all the children are here, action is non stop

By the end of the day, the adults are looking for a little nosh before dinner

DD brought some sweet potato chips from one of our favorite cafes and suggested making a bleu cheese dip

I cubed the cream cheese, put it in the mini crock pot* along with cheese and jam and let it do it’s thing

After about 30 minutes, things were starting to melt so I gave it a good stir and covered it back up

*You can also bake the dip in a small casserole, using the same method by putting it in a 325 degree oven, stirring after 15-20 minutes and continue baking until hot and bubbly

Just family this day, so I left the chips in their bags and tucked them in an Easter basket

After an hour or so, the dip was ready for dipping

The kitchen island has a raised bar at one end that visually separates the kitchen from the great room

It is the perfect spot to set up appetizers

Centrally located, it keeps hungry nibblers out of the kitchen

This dip literally goes together in 2 minutes

Celery sticks, thinly sliced baguette, apple or pear slices would also be delicious with this easy and versatile dip

Warm Figgy Bleu Dip

Course Appetizer, condiment, slow cooker

Cuisine American, French

Keyword bleu cheese, cream cheese, easy party dip, fig jam, sweet and savory dip

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 1

Servings 8

Equipment

mini slow cooker {optional}

Ingredients

8 oz. cream cheese regular or low fat {non fat will not work}
2-3 oz. Blue Cheese crumbles more or less to taste
3-4 oz. Fig jam {Dalmatia}

Instructions

Cube cream cheese and put in a sprayed mini crock pot or small baking dish*
Top with blue cheese crumbles and fig jam. Cover and cook for 30 minutes, stir, recover and continue heating, stirring occasionally, until hot and melted together.
Serve with sturdy sweet potato chips, waffled potato chips, celery sticks, apple slices, pear slices, or thinly sliced baguette.
*or bake uncovered at 325 for 20 minutes, stir, and return to oven for 15-20 more minutes until heated through.