Major Grey’s Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip

Name: Major Grey’s Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounce cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Major Grey’s mango chutney (pieces chopped); 1 teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon hot sauce; 12 ounce grated cheddar (reserve 1/3 cup); 8 strips cooked bacon (crumbled, 2 tablespoons reserved); 3 scallions (white and light green part, sliced thin, reserve one tablespoon green part)

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What’s not to love about melty gooey cheese with bacon? (Really…) This baked cheddar, bacon and mango chutney dip gets an unexpected sweet and slightly pungent punch from the addition of Major Grey’s mango chutney – perfectly complimented with a bit of curry.

Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip -- dipping chip in dip

Major Grey’s mango chutney is a staple condiment in Britain harking back to when India was a part of the British Empire where it was known at the “British Raj”. Legend has it that the chutney was created by a British officer named Grey and carted back to Europe as a preserve – along with all the other goodies provided by The East India Company.

Chutney was around long before that in Indian cuisine using ingredients as far ranging as carrots, radishes and squash. Mango chutney is the most well-known in the U.S. with common additions including raisins, onion and tamarind creating a complex spicy, sweet and savory spread

Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip - overhead photo of baked dip

Several years ago, I was the North American brand manager for a line of British manufactured Indian food products marketed under the brand name “Sharwoods” – it was then that chutney became a staple in my kitchen. (If you are a chutney fan, check out my recipe for Curried Chicken Salad (aka Coronation Chicken Salad.)

And while I have a soft spot for Sharwood’s, brands most commonly found in the U.S. include Cross & Blackwell and Patak’s. I also like Trader Joe’s Organic Sri Lanken Mango Chutney for this chutney dip.

Ingredients

cream cheese
mayonnaise
grated cheddar cheese
cooked bacon
Major Grey’s mango chutney
curry powder
hot sauce
scallions

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Instructions

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Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip -- mixing wet ingredients with immersion blender

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a medium bowl, with an immersion blender or whisk, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder and hot sauce.

Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip - blended wet ingredients

Blend or whisk until combined and smooth.

Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip - adding cheddar, bacon and scallions

Fold in all but ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, all but 2 tablespoons of bacon and all but 1 tablespoon of scallions.

Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip - transferred to a baking dish

Transfer dip to a small baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbling.

Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip - topped with reserved cheddar and bacon

Top with reserved cheddar and bacon and return to the oven for five minutes.

Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip -- topped with reserved scallions and served with corn chips

Sprinkle top with scallions and serve with corn chips, pita chips or naan bread (or chips and veggies of your choice).

Hint: Go ahead and prepare in advance and just pop in the oven when guests arrive!

Substitutions & Variations

Major Grey's Mango Chutney - instead of chutney, use pepper or apple jelly or preserves.
Toppings - for added crunch, sprinkle the top with prepackaged French fried onion rings.
Grilled Cheese - sandwich this between two slices of bread and make yourself a mighty tasty grilled cheese sandwich!
Spicy? -- use hot curry powder or hot mango chutney. Or add a few extra dashes of hot sauce, such as Tabasco.

Equipment

oven proof baking dish, one quart -- or 3 to 4 cups

Baked Cheddar, Bacon and Chutney Dip --- served in a different dish

Storage

Store in the refrigerator and reheat in oven at 275°F for 15-20 minutes. Or reheat in the microwave. (However, it is unlikely that there will be leftovers...)

FAQ

Question 1

Where do I find chutney in the grocery store?

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