Happy New Year!
I have a great recipe for the first
Tried & True Tuesday of 2013!
Today's recipe is a copycat recipe and one of my favorite appetizers!
I have a great recipe for the first
Tried & True Tuesday of 2013!
Today's recipe is a copycat recipe and one of my favorite appetizers!
Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread!
No words can describe how yummy this stuff is! This
is my best attempt at recreating The Laundry's
is my best attempt at recreating The Laundry's
Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread in Fenton, Michigan.
If you are ever driving by Fenton, MI, you MUST stop by
this place! Whenever I'm in Michigan, I always buy a bunch
of this spread, put in a cooler and drive it the few hours home.
Since I don't live in Michigan and crave this stuff, this was as
close as I could get to the original.
this place! Whenever I'm in Michigan, I always buy a bunch
of this spread, put in a cooler and drive it the few hours home.
Since I don't live in Michigan and crave this stuff, this was as
close as I could get to the original.
Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread
Ingredients
2 8 oz Blocks of Cream Cheese (softened at room temperature)
5 oz Gorgonzola Cheese (crumbled)
3 oz Real Bacon, cooked - (I always cheat and use pre-cooked)
1/4 Cup Green Onion (green section, chopped)
6-8 oz Apricot Preserves (use more for a sweeter taste)
5 oz Gorgonzola Cheese (crumbled)
3 oz Real Bacon, cooked - (I always cheat and use pre-cooked)
1/4 Cup Green Onion (green section, chopped)
6-8 oz Apricot Preserves (use more for a sweeter taste)
Directions
In a medium size bowl, mix everything together. Pour in serving dish and allow to chill for 1 hour. Serve chilled with a fresh baguette or favorite crackers.
Tips:
Use less cream cheese for stronger Gorgonzola taste.
Use more Apricot Preserves for sweeter taste.
You can use less or more green onion.
Taste test to see what you like best!
Tips:
Use less cream cheese for stronger Gorgonzola taste.
Use more Apricot Preserves for sweeter taste.
You can use less or more green onion.
Taste test to see what you like best!









oh wow this sounds divine. My hubby will flip all his favorite flavors together I would love you to share this at my link party I'm hopping to do a party food feature soon :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the invite, Marrisa! I think your husband would LOVE this! Thanks for visiting SLBB!
DeleteOoooh, this sounds amazing! I love the pairing of Gorgonzola with apricots - yum! Thanks so much for linking up at What's In Your Kitchen Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashley! Thank you and thanks so much for hosting! Hope you're off to a great 2013!
DeleteI gotta try this Mary! Sure looks delicious! I'm going to try to make it the next time I have guests over! YUM!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine! Yay, you'll have to tell me what you think! I know you and your guests will LOVE it!!!
DeleteI bet it's so yummy! It sure looks it in your photo's... Oh my... :)
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Crystelle
Thank you so much, Crystelle!
DeleteOh that sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Steph!
DeleteVisiting from Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage and following you now! This looks really, really good!
ReplyDeleteHi Erin,
DeleteIt is so SO good!!!
Thank you so much for visiting SLBB and leaving a sweet comment!
Yum! Bacon and two kinds of cheese? I can't see how that isn't fabulous! Can't wait to try it. Thanks for linking up at One Creative Weekend! Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Heidi! I can't tell you how yummy this stuff is...it's that good! If you like the ingredients, you will love this spread!
DeleteThank you so much for visiting SLBB!
That looks amazing! I hope you don't mind that I pinned your recipe to use sometime soon. I am looking forward to trying it out. :) Megan
ReplyDeleteHi Megan - Pin AWAY! Thank you! If you try it, please stop by and let me know what you think! Thanks so much for visiting SLBB!
DeleteLots of my favorite foods in this dip - blue cheese, apricot jam and bacon. You know it is going to be good. Would love for you to share on Thursdays Treasures. http://fooddonelight.com/thursdays-treasures-week-67/
ReplyDeleteThanks for the invite! This dip isn't light, but you could easily make it lighter :)
DeleteThanks for the sweet comment and for visiting SLBB!
Wow that looks so yummy i'm going to make this for my family :)
ReplyDeleteHI Beth!
DeleteIf you make it, please stop by and let me know what you think! If you like the ingredients, I KNOW you will love this spread!
Thanks for visiting SLBB!
I love the flavor combination that is in this spread. I am pinning this one and making it for sure. Thank you for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday.
ReplyDeleteHi Angie! Thanks so much for the Pin! If you make this...I know you will LOVE IT! It is ALL my girlfriends' favorite thing I make. If you like the ingredients, you will love this recipe! Everyone will ask how to make it! :)
DeleteThank you for visiting SLBB! Hope you are off to a wonderful 2013!
This looks so stinkin good! The Gorgonzola with the sweet and the salty...oh my! Can't wait to try this. Thanks so much for linking to the Weekend Potluck.
ReplyDelete~Kim
Hi Kim - I promise, it is as good, actually BETTER than it sounds! If yo like all the ingredients, you will love this spread! If you make it, please stop by and let me know what you think!
DeleteThank so much for visiting! Hope you are having a great week!
What a great combination of sweet, salty, and creamy in this dip. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
ReplyDeleteHi Diane!
DeleteThank you for hosting the party! This spread is so yummy, I even made a naan pizza with the same ingredients for the topping - it was a huge hit! Perfect combination!
Thank you so much for visiting SLBB! Hope you are having a great week!
Love this! We would love for you to share this at our Kitchen Fun and Crafty link party! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2013/01/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link-party.html?m=1
ReplyDeleteThank you for the invite, Jill, I'm linked up to the party!
DeleteThanks so much for visiting SLBB! Hope you are having a great week!
Looks so, so good! I don't eat bacon, but I bet it doesn't even need it. Love to try this!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa -
DeleteYou could try a bacon substitute, like tofu bacon for the salty and sweet combo...I have often used tofu bacon for BLTs and I love it!
Thanks for the sweet comment and for visiting SLBB!
Oh this sounds so good. Sweet, salty and cheesy...how can you go wrong. Thanks for sharing at Whatcha Whipped Up!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dawn! YOu are right, you can't go wrong with this stuff...it's just really REALLY hard to stop eating it! :)
DeleteThanks for the sweet comment and visit!
Pinned, shared on Facebook, and will be featuring tomorrow :) This looks AMAZING! Thank you SO much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
ReplyDeleteYou are so sweet, Trish! Thank you so much!
DeleteYOU MUST TRY THIS! I PROMISE, if you like all the ingredients, you will LOVE this recipe!
If you make this, please let me know what you think :)
Hope you have a great week!
Yum - Do you think you could just use dried apricots instead of the preserve?
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
DeleteThat is a good question! If you used dried apricots that are sweetened, I think it would taste great! You really need the sweetness for the this combination to work. I've always thought about adding dried apricots ALONG with the apricot preserves...think I'll add some the next time I make the spread! When I do, I'll stop by and reply to your comment and let you know how it worked!
Thanks so much for visiting SLBB! Hope you are having a great week!
This sounds so amazing!! Pinning this for a rainy day! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stella! I hope it rains ;) !
DeleteFeaturing this delicious recipe on this weeks All Star Block Party!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nutmegplace.com/2013/01/all-star-block-party-31.html
:) THANK SO MUCH FOR THE FEATURE, Meg, and thanks so much for co-hosting the party!
DeleteThis recipe looks amazing! So wonderful that we have featured you this week at Wonderful Food Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteWe hope you'll come back and link up lots of other wonderful recipes.
Kerrie
www.familyfoodandtravel.com
THANK YOU, KERRIE! So fun! I stopped by last week and left a message, but wanted to say thank you again!
DeleteWe are featuring this fantastic recipe at Wonderful Food Wednesday.
ReplyDeleteHoping you'll come by and link up lots of other fantastic culinary creations.
Kerrie
www.familyfoodandtravel.com
This looks amazing! Thanks for linking up at DIY Thrifty Thursday...You've been featured! Drop by this week and grab an "I was featured" button and share anymore amazing ideas you have.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Michelle @ www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
Hi Michelle - THANK YOU so much for the feature. Sorry I am just replying now! I love your parties! Thanks for hosting each week! I hope you are having a great start to 2013!
DeleteOh my goodness, the colors in that spread are just GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up to What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Hi Karly,
DeleteThank you - it tastes WAY better than it looks. Thanks for hosting What's Cookin' Wednesday. I'm running so behind this week! I hope to make it to next week'd party! Thanks for the sweet comment and visit!
What an easy recipe to make, plus looks soo good!
ReplyDeleteHopping by. I blog @ Getting Healthy with Essential Oils
I am also inviting you to join Tiddle Diddle Handmade Shoppe's first giveaway event.
Thanks for the sweet words and invite...I'll be sure to stop by, but I think I may be late for the giveaway. Thank you so much for visiting SLBB!
DeleteOh my gosh, this looks unbelievable! What a great flavor combination - apricots and gorgonzola.
ReplyDeleteI host a link party every Thursday - I'd love you have you join and share this.
Thank you for the great post!
-Angie
www.easylivingmom.com
Looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteSherry
Thank you, Sherry! It really is the yummiest spread!
DeleteThis looks so delicious! I can't wait to try it, and thanks so much for linking it up at The Better Half! Be sure to grab a button when you get a chance.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I have button!!! :) Thanks for hosting The Better Half!
DeleteI am so glad you came and linked up! YUM!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! :)
Be sure to check out the winning entry this week for our Better Batter Giveaway! The winner will be announced Thursday evening!
See you there!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
You are so sweet, Cindy, THANK YOU! So sorry I am just getting to your message now. Thank you for hosting Gluten Free Fridays! I hope to be linking up to this week's party! I hope you are having a wonderful week.
DeleteI am very happy to feature this recipe as one of the favorites at Gluten Free Fridays! We have a "I've been featured" button located on our "Gluten Free Fridays" tab and we'd love it if you'd add it to your post or blog! Thanks for sharing your glutenfree post!
DeleteCindy
You can find your button here: http://vegetarianmamma.com/gluten-free-fridays/
SO delish! I will be featuring this for sure! Thanks for linking up to my link party! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Steph,
DeleteI hope you try this one day, it is so so yummy! Thanks for foR thinking it was good enough for a feature :) That is awesome! Thanks for hosting the party! I hope you are having a great week!
this looks great! Not sure what I think of the Gorgonzola cheese, but I would give it a try :o) Thanks so much for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. Just wanted to let you know that you will be featured at this weeks party!
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Hi Emily - just like blue cheese, not everyone likes the taste of gorgonzola. But if you do like the ingredients - (they may sounds strange mixed), they really work wonderful together! My girlfriends LOVE this stuff!!! Thank you so much for the feature. I am so sorry I am just getting to your message now...it has been a hectic week and I am playing catch up! THANK YOU FOR THE FEATURE!!! And thank you for hosting the party!
DeleteThis looks AMAZING... pinned!
ReplyDeleteFound you via the link-up at Naptime Creations... following :)
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http://jennsrandomscraps.blogspot.ca
http://pinterest.com/jennp6
Hi Jenn - Thank you!!! I will be following back :) Thanks so much for the pin and super sweet comment! I hope you are having a great week! Cheers!
DeleteWow, this looks SO good!! I definitely need to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteI hope you try it, Jen! If you like the ingredients, I know you will love this spread! Thank you so much for visiting SLBB! I hope you have a great night!
DeleteOooooh I am drooling....this sounds so good! Come link up to centerpiece Wednesday on my blog.
ReplyDeleteKarin
Tried it and LOVED it, I love The Laundry, but I actually preferred this and it tastes better the next day!
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