Bacon Dip
Hot Bacon Dip is the quick appetizer you need for your next gathering. It takes just 35 minutes start to finish. You mix cream cheese, sour cream, and crispy bacon, then bake it until it gets golden and bubbly. Serve it with sturdy chips or crackers.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and chopped (about 1 cup)
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions plus more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Mix in 1½ cups cheddar, mozzarella, bacon, and green onions.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and a pinch of salt if needed.
- Spread mixture into prepared dish.
- Top with remaining ½ cup cheddar (and extra bacon if desired).
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Rest 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- If your cream cheese is cold, it will be lumpy. Let it soften at room temperature before mixing.
For a deeper golden top, broil for 1 to 2 minutes at the end, watching closely.
To make ahead, assemble in the baking dish, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake with a few extra minutes added.