Ingredients

The following ingredients have 5 Servings
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 2-1/2 cups chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 2-1/2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning, or to taste, optional
  • 1/2 package Ritz crackers, crushed, optional

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter or spray a 1-1/2 quart shallow casserole dish.
  • Cook bacon and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, blend together the onion, mayonnaise, 2 cups of the cheese and Cajun seasoning, if using.
  • Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Sprinkle cracker crumbs on top.
  • Bake at 375 degrees about 25 minutes or until bubbly and light golden brown on top. Garnish with crumbled bacon and let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm with crackers or pita, bagel, tortilla or corn chips.
  • Place casserole dish on a warming tray to keep warm.