Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsOmaha Tap House - DowntownBrown Sugar & Smoked Cheddar Recipe

Brown Sugar & Smoked Cheddar Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

Smoked cheddar and brown sugar bacon with every bite. You’re welcome.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess grease.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cheese Mixture

    In a mixing bowl, combine the smoked cheddar cheese and cream cheese until well blended. If desired, add cracked black pepper and garlic powder for extra flavor.

  3. 3

    Chop the Bacon

    Once the bacon is cooled, chop it into bite-sized pieces and mix it into the cheese mixture.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Green Onions

    Finely chop the green onions and fold them into the cheese and bacon mixture.

  5. 5

    Add Brown Sugar

    Add the brown sugar to the mixture and stir well until all ingredients are fully combined.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Transfer the mixture to a serving dish and optionally garnish with additional green onions. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.

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