Cheeseburger Dip

Another comfort food, dipified in the best way! I turned the classic cheeseburger into a dip, and it is incredible. The base is a combination of ground beef with all your favourite burger condiments, cheesified with classic American cheese (for that Mickey D’s vibe), topped with all the fixings to really take it home: old cheddar, crispy bacon, tangy homemade burger sauce, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and of course - PICKLES. This would be awesome with a few different chip flavours, but something magical happened when I tried it with ketchup chips (if you’re not Canadian and you can’t find them, I’m so sorry).

The Pairing

I highly recommend pairing this dip with Cabernet Sauvignon. This common grape variety creates big bold reds that are both fruit forward and herbal, AND they tend to have pretty high acidity which keeps them refreshing and food friendly. The high tannins and bold structure of this wine style pair perfectly with the fat from the beef and cheese (since fat helps to soften tannins), that acidity helps refresh the palate between each bite and complements the tanginess from the burger sauce, and the herbal notes in the wine match the veggie toppings! Also, who doesn’t love a big ol’ glass of Cab Sauv with a greasy cheeseburger?

Here are my recommendations!

• Calgary: Miro Cabernet Sauvignon | Highlander Wine & Spirits

• US: Lake Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

• US: Francis Ford Coppola Director’s Cut Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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Cheeseburger Dip

Author: Stephanie Cameron

Ingredients

Dip

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/2 small onion, finely diced
• 1/2- 3/4 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 2-3 tbsp dill pickle juice
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp sweet relish
• 1 tbsp worchestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup Velveeta cheese, grated
• 1-2 tbsp milk (if needed)
• 1/2-1 cup old cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 1/2 cup crispy bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup tomatoes, finely diced
• 3 pickle slices

Burger sauce

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp sweet relish
• 1 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onions and saute until soft and fragrant (around 3-5 minutes). Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, then drain the fat.
2. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle juice, yellow mustard, sweet relish, worchestershire sauce, tomato paste and shredded velveeta cheese. Stir until combined. If desired, add milk to adjust consistency.
3. Transfer mixture to a small baking dish and top with shredded Cheddar and bacon. Bake at 425 F for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
4. Meanwhile, prepare your burger sauce by mixing all ingredients together. OPTIONAL: Too drizzle sauce, transfer to a squeeze bottle OR in a ziplock bag (when ready to drizzle, cut a small piece off on of the corners to create a "piping bag").
5. Remove dip from the oven and top with shredded lettuce and tomatoes. Drizzle with burger sauce then finish it off with pickle slices.
6. Enjoy with your favourite chips (HIGHLY recommend ketchup chips), and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon!

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Calgary Link - Miro Cabernet Sauvignon

US Link - Lake Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon

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