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Cheesy Hot Bacon Dip

This hot bacon dip is creamy, cheesy, and baked until golden — the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for holidays or game day!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 people
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 cups Freshly shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 Slices of bacon cooked and crumbled/diced (reserve some for topping)
  • 4 Green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced (1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • Pinch Black pepper
  • Crackers or crostini for serving

Instructions

  • Combine cream cheese, sour cream and mayo in a medium sized bowl until smooth.
  • Reserve about a tablespoon of bacon and a tablespoon of green onion for topping.
  • Stir in cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes and black pepper.
  • Pour into a small baking dish or pie plate. Top with reserved bacon and green onions.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and dip is golden and bubbly.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with more fresh chopped scallions if desired.
  • Serve with crackers or toasted bread (crostini).

Notes

  • Variations and Substitutions
    • Ranch Bacon Dip: Stir in 1 tbsp dry ranch seasoning for an extra layer of flavor.
    • Three‑Cheese Bacon Dip: Use a blend of cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Pepper Jack for meltier, more complex cheesy goodness.
    • Spicy Bacon Dip: Stir in chopped jalapeños or ½ tsp hot sauce.
    • Slow Cooker Method: Mix ingredients and cook on low for 2-3 hrs.
  • Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container, eat within 2‑3 days.
  • Reheating: Microwave on 50% power or bake at 350°F for 10-15 min until warmed through to prevent the cheese from separating.
  • Freezing: Not recommended.
  • Make‑Ahead: Assemble dip (unbaked) up to 24 hours ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate. Bake just before serving, adding 5 extra minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 886IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 1mg

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