Hawaiian Pizza Dip

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Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 1 6-ounce package Canadian bacon, diced
• 1 8-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
• 4 strips of bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 1-1/2 quart baking dish. Set aside.
2. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, stir in onion, garlic and jalapeño. Cook until softened and just beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Stir in Canadian bacon and pineapple chunks. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
4. In large bowl, stir together cream cheese, mayo and 1 cup of the shredded cheese until evenly combined. Add in crispy bacon, salt, pepper and cooked veggie mixture and stir until well combined. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese and bake until golden brown on top and bubbly, about 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Serve with tortilla chips or vegetables for dipping.