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Bacon dip is a great way to showcase your appetizer skills! No bacon lover can resist this perfect combination of bacon and cheese. Serve this hot dip with crackers, tortilla chips or veggies for the perfect party snack!

Bacon Dip

Bacon dip is the ultimate party dip! No bacon lover can resist this perfect combination of bacon and cheese. Serve this hot and creamy dip with crackers, tortilla chips or veggies for the perfect appetizer!
Course Appetizer
Keyword appetizer recipe, bacon, christmas appetizer, cream cheese, dip, dip recipe, game day, hot bacon dip, hot dip recipe, mayo, party food, potluck recipes, snacks, sour cream
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1 brick (8oz) 8oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar or mexican blend, divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • tortilla chips crackers and/or veggies for dipping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients, reserving one cup shredded cheese and small amount of crumbled bacon, green onion and parsley for garnish.
  2. Spread into 2 quart baking dish. Top with remaining shredded cheese.
  3. Cover with aluminum foil sprayed with a bit of cooking spray (to avoid cheese sticking).
  4. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove aluminum foil.
  5. Return to oven and bake for additional 5 to 10 minutes or until warm and bubbly.
  6. Garnish with remaining bacon crumbles, parsley and green onion. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers and/or veggies.

Recipe Notes

Precooked bacon or real bacon crumbles can be used. Can skip mayo and substitute an additional 1/2 cup of sour cream if desired.