Ok, get ready. You might even want to sit down because I am about to change your life. I’m going to share with you a recipe whose ah-mazingness is only matched by Cayenne Candied Bacon. It comes from one Pioneer Woman {as many good recipes do}.
Now, I’m not typically one to mess with perfection but I did make a few changes to this one that seemed to work better for my taste.
Let’s talk about what you need to start with:
– 1 Loaf of Crusty French Bread (get the loaf and not the baguette)
– 3 Tbsp of unsalted butter
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 shallot, finely chopped
– 2 tsp Dijon mustard
– 4 ounces fat free cream cheese
– 4 ounces reduced fat cream cheese
– 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (I use Kerrygold Irish)
– Salt and pepper
– 2 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
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