Today’s recipe is my most requested appetizer – Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread! 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, endless compliments. Whip up this Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese for an easy appetizer that everyone will love. A tried and true copycat favorite made with apricot preserves, Gorgonzola cheese, cream cheese, bacon and green onion.
Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread (5 Ingredients)
Looking for an appetizer that’s both effortless and extraordinary? This Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread is a must-try! With just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes, you can create an amazing dip that’s bursting with flavor. Sweet apricot, tangy Gorgonzola, creamy cream cheese, savory bacon, and a hint of fresh green onion come together in perfect harmony. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and creamy, ready to elevate any gathering, from casual nights to special occasions.
Original Post Date, January 1, 2013. Post Updated December 21, 2023
This copycat recipe of The Laundry’s legendary spread from Fenton, Michigan, is pretty darn good – a symphony of sweet and tangy that’s both unexpected and addictive. Words can’t quite capture the deliciousness of this Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese Spread – it’s an explosion of flavor.
Ingredients to make 5–minute apricot Gorgonzola cheese spread
- apricot preserves
- cream cheese
- bacon
- Gorgonzola cheese
- green onion
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
How to Make This Easy Apricot Gorgonzola dip
In a medium size bowl, mix everything together. Next, pour in a serving dish and then place in the refrigerator and allow to chill for 1 hour.
Serve chilled with a fresh baguette and favorite crackers. This is also great with fresh cut veggies.
If you ever find yourself near Fenton, do yourself a favor and make a pit stop – trust me, it’s worth the detour! Until then… No Michigan trip? No problem! This copycat recipe brings the dreamy goodness home.
Serve fresh sliced baguette or your favorite plain flavored crackers. This can also be served with fresh cut veggies.
This dip will last up to 2–3 days stored in the refrigerator.
Yes! Save time and make this the day before your gathering.
You can use store brands, Smucker’s, Bonne Maman, you can also use homemade. Bonne Maman and Smucker’s are my favorite.
Applewood smoked bacon is best! But if you want to save time, ready-made bacon and bagged REAL bacon work great!
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Apricot Gorgonzola Cheese
Ingredients
- 2 blocks cream cheese (8 ounces each), softened at room temperature
- 5 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 3 ounces bacon, cooked (I often cheat and use pre-cooked. If you make your own, applewood smoked bacon is the best)
- ¼ cup green onion, chopped (green section)
- 6-8 ounces apricot preserves (use more for a sweeter taste)
- dash cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- For a quick and easy 5 minute prep – use pre-cooked bacon!
- For some extra kick and flavor, add a little cayenne pepper.
- 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 as you make it, to see what you like best!
The Quiet Mom
What an easy recipe to make, plus looks soo good!
Hopping by. I blog @ Getting Healthy with Essential Oils
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marysweetlittlebluebird
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!
Karly
Oh my goodness, the colors in that spread are just GORGEOUS!
Thanks so much for linking up to What's Cookin' Wednesday!
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Karly,
Thank 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!
Michelle
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.
Thanks!
Michelle @ http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
marysweetlittlebluebird
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!
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel
We are featuring this fantastic recipe at Wonderful Food Wednesday.
Hoping you'll come by and link up lots of other fantastic culinary creations.
Kerrie
http://www.familyfoodandtravel.com
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel
This recipe looks amazing! So wonderful that we have featured you this week at Wonderful Food Wednesday.
We hope you'll come back and link up lots of other wonderful recipes.
Kerrie
http://www.familyfoodandtravel.com
marysweetlittlebluebird
THANK YOU, KERRIE! So fun! I stopped by last week and left a message, but wanted to say thank you again!
Meg
Featuring this delicious recipe on this weeks All Star Block Party!
http://www.nutmegplace.com/2013/01/all-star-block-party-31.html
marysweetlittlebluebird
🙂 THANK SO MUCH FOR THE FEATURE, Meg, and thanks so much for co-hosting the party!
Stella Marie
This sounds so amazing!! Pinning this for a rainy day! 🙂
marysweetlittlebluebird
Thank you, Stella! I hope it rains 😉 !
Lisa
Yum – Do you think you could just use dried apricots instead of the preserve?
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Lisa,
That 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!
Trish - Mom On Timeout
Pinned, shared on Facebook, and will be featuring tomorrow 🙂 This looks AMAZING! Thank you SO much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
marysweetlittlebluebird
You are so sweet, Trish! Thank you so much!
YOU 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!
Dawn
Oh this sounds so good. Sweet, salty and cheesy…how can you go wrong. Thanks for sharing at Whatcha Whipped Up!
marysweetlittlebluebird
Thank you, Dawn! YOu are right, you can't go wrong with this stuff…it's just really REALLY hard to stop eating it! 🙂
Thanks for the sweet comment and visit!
Lisa
Looks so, so good! I don't eat bacon, but I bet it doesn't even need it. Love to try this!
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Lisa –
You 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!
Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com
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
marysweetlittlebluebird
Thank you for the invite, Jill, I'm linked up to the party!
Thanks so much for visiting SLBB! Hope you are having a great week!
Diane
What a great combination of sweet, salty, and creamy in this dip. Thanks for sharing it on foodie friday.
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Diane!
Thank 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!
Kim and Julie (Sunflower Supper Club)
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.
~Kim
marysweetlittlebluebird
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!
Thank so much for visiting! Hope you are having a great week!
Angie Walker
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.
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi 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! 🙂
Thank you for visiting SLBB! Hope you are off to a wonderful 2013!
Beth Ezidro
Wow that looks so yummy i'm going to make this for my family 🙂
marysweetlittlebluebird
HI Beth!
If 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!
Food Done Light
Lots 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/
marysweetlittlebluebird
Thanks for the invite! This dip isn't light, but you could easily make it lighter 🙂
Thanks for the sweet comment and for visiting SLBB!
Our Pinteresting Family
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
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi 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!
Heidi
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.
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi 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!
Thank you so much for visiting SLBB!
Erin~Just*Grand
Visiting from Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage and following you now! This looks really, really good!
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Erin,
It is so SO good!!!
Thank you so much for visiting SLBB and leaving a sweet comment!
Steph @ The Silly Pearl
Oh that sounds so good!
marysweetlittlebluebird
Thank you so much, Steph!
Crystelle Boutique
I bet it's so yummy! It sure looks it in your photo's… Oh my… 🙂
hugs x
Crystelle
marysweetlittlebluebird
Thank you so much, Crystelle!
Christine
I gotta try this Mary! Sure looks delicious! I'm going to try to make it the next time I have guests over! YUM!
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Christine! Yay, you'll have to tell me what you think! I know you and your guests will LOVE it!!!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl
Ooooh, 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!
marysweetlittlebluebird
Hi Ashley! Thank you and thanks so much for hosting! Hope you're off to a great 2013!
marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings
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 🙂
marysweetlittlebluebird
Thanks for the invite, Marrisa! I think your husband would LOVE this! Thanks for visiting SLBB!