Bacon Dip

This hearty dip checks all the boxes that make a warm and creamy dip a classic - big flavor, gooey cheese and in this case, smoky bacon.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon Dip

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 582kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

Ingredients

8 oz. (226 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
1.5-2 lbs. thick-cut bacon
2 cups (480 g) full-fat sour cream
8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts)
thick-cut bagel crisps or chips for serving

Instructions

Bring cream cheese to room temperature.
8 oz. (226 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
Take the raw bacon out of its packaging and place it on a cutting board, maintaining its original stack from the package. Using a sharp knife, slice the bacon strips vertically and horizontally. Keep cutting until the bacon is diced into small pieces measuring 1/2 inch or less on all sides.
1.5-2 lbs. thick-cut bacon
Preheat a deep skillet on medium heat. Once heated, add the diced, raw bacon pieces. Cook for 15-20 minutes, occasionally stirring with a wooden spoon until the bits turn fully browned and bubbly. You want them crispy! Transfer the bacon bits from the pan to a bowl lined with a paper towel to absorb excess grease. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
In a bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until fully mixed together. Stir in cooked bacon (reserve 1/4 cup), cheese (reserve 1/4 cup) and green onions (reserve 1/4 cup).
2 cups (480 g) full-fat sour cream, 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded, 1 cup chopped green onion (white and green parts)
Add dip to 10.5" cast iron skillet or a 1.5 quart baking dish. Sprinkle the top with reserved bacon and cheese.
Heat for 25-30 minutes, or until the center of the dip is heated through.
Serve immediately with sturdy dippers like thick-cut bagel crisps or thick-cut chips.

Notes

Bacon: Use any method you prefer when it comes to cooking the bacon, on the stove or in the oven, just make sure it's crispy (no visible fat) in the end. In a pinch, you could use pre-cooked bacon crumbles (like the ones Costco sells). You'd want to use at least a cup to mix into the dip and extra for sprinkling on top of the dip.

Cheese: Use any cheese you love, but cheddar really shines in this dip. I prefer to shred it myself, since it melts better that way. Regular, sharp or extra sharp all work.

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