Ingredients

1lblean ground beef

1onion,finely diced

2garlic cloves,minced

8ozCabot Cream Cheese,softened

½cupsour cream

2tbspketchup,or barbecue sauce

1tbspWorcestershire sauce

½tspsmoked paprika

1tbspdijon mustard

3tbspdill pickle juice

2cupsCabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese,divided

8bacon slices,fried crisp and chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Brown ground beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

Combine cream cheese, sour cream, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, dill pickle juice, and Dijon mustard with a hand mixer until fluffy.

Fold ground beef, 1½ cups of Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and half of the bacon.

Spread into a 9-inch pie plate or casserole dish. Top with remaining cheese and bacon. Bake for 18 to 21 minutes or until melted and bubbly. Broil if desired.