Ultra thick and creamy, this bacon cheese dip is made in about 5 minutes, which is perfect for your next party! Try it with crackers, chips or veggies!
This no-bake dip is great for any party, and tastes great when made ahead of time!
Well folks, party season is upon us! This time of the year is a CRAZY busy time for us all, so having a super easy appetizer up your sleeve is a huge help. This dip requires no baking, and can be made completely ahead of time! Easy. Peasy.
DO YOU HAVE TO CHILL BACON CHEESE DIP BEFORE SERVING?
Technically no, you don’t HAVE to… but I do recommend it. Chilling the dip allows all the flavors to really come together, and will make it more of a “scoop-able” consistency. Without chilling, the dip may be thinner than you’d like.
CAN THIS BACON CHEDDAR DIP RECIPE BE DOUBLED FOR A LARGE PARTY?
Definitely! The great part about dips that don’t need any baking, is the only limit to how many times you can multiply this recipe is how big your mixing/serving bowls are. Just make sure you multiply ALL ingredients by the same amount (2x, 3x, etc), so all the proportions will be the same.
CAN THIS BACON CHEESE DIP BE BAKED?
Yes, with a minor alteration. Increase the amount of cream cheese to 8 oz and reduce the sour cream to 1/2 cup. Also, I like to add an extra 1/2 – 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top of the dip before baking, so it’s extra gooey! Mix all ingredients together, transfer to a greased baking dish and bake at 375 F degrees for 30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
CAN YOU ADD ANY EXTRA FLAVORS TO THIS BACON CHEESE DIP?
Sure can! Here are a few of my favorite ideas:
- Add some tabasco or hot sauce for a zesty kick
- Add some minced fresh jalapenos
- Add a packet of ranch dressing mix
- Add some finely shredded chicken
- Add some garlic
PRO TIPS FOR MAKING CREAMY BACON CHEESE DIP:
- Make sure the cream cheese is completely softened. If it’s not, it won’t blend well with the other ingredients.
- Make sure the bacon is cooked on the crispier side, so it can be easily crumbled.
- In a pinch, cooked bacon bits can be used… but freshly cooked bacon will always taste best.
OTHER AWESOME PARTY DIPS:
- Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
- Cheesy Sausage Rotel Dip
- Skyline Dip (Cincinnati Chili Cheese Dip)
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Garlic and Herb Veggie Dip
- Asiago and Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Cheesy Shrimp Dip
SHOP THE RECIPE:
- Mixing bowls – the non-slip bottoms are a godsend, and I love the tight-fitting lids!
- Wooden Serving Bowl – I love serving dips out of this beautiful bowl!
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Ingredients
- 6 oz cream cheese , softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp dried mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 10 slices bacon , cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 - 3 Tbsp fresh parsley , minced
- 6 green onions , sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl, and use a rubber spatula to stir to combine well.
- Cover and refrigerate several hours before serving (for best results).
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Nutrition Disclaimer
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Mary says
Can you make this two to three days ahead of time?
The Chunky Chef says
I’ve made this 2 days ahead before with good results.
Scott Orr says
The recipe is great! I have my own garden, so I added fresh jalapenos and substituted minced garlic for the garlic powder. I held off on the salt until I tested how much salt the bacon added to the recipe, then ended up adding the 1/2 teaspoon in the recipe.
Brittany says
This could have been a good dip without the salt. It overpowered the whole thing and you couldn’t taste anything in the dip besides salt.
The Chunky Chef says
Did you use kosher salt or table salt? I specify kosher since it’s less “salty” than table salt. However, everyone has different preferences when it comes to spices.
Suzi says
made this for a work party. My husband smoked the bacon for me. Added so much flavor and was a hit at my work party!
Bob Dames says
How long and what temperature should I cook the Creamy Bacon Cheese Dip?
The Chunky Chef says
This recipe isn’t meant to be cooked, it’s a no-bake dip.
Amie Gossman says
So I did use this as a starter, I had to tweak by adding chicken too, because I was short enough bacon. And I used cheddar with Colby jack and mozzarella because I didn’t have enough cheddar. It turned out great! I’m sure it would have been just as delicious if I would have followed it to a T. It’s always nice to have something so delicious to start with, and be able to add to it people’s favorite extras, and still know it’s going to be amazing! Great recipe, thank you so much for sharing!!!
Hanan says
Amazing
Caznjlz says
Yum!
Kendal Henderson Guerra says
I am going to spread this on smoked turkey and make a roll up with it. Can I make the dip a few days before a party???
The Chunky Chef says
That sounds delicious!! Yes, you can make it a day or so ahead of time 🙂
Janet Henriques says
They all sound good will really try the did. But bacon and chives 😘😘
Becky says
I can’t wait to make the creamy bacon cheesy dip and take tomorrow for my friends to try at their lake party – I think men will like this not too fufu- Thanks so much
Mary Gillespie says
Do I need to refrigerate it if I’m going to bake it?
Amanda says
Nope, no need to 🙂
Richard Niehaus says
Looking for an old craft recipe around super bowl time years ago cream cheese bacon green onions served on toasted pita chips I don’t remember the whole thing but it was excellent can anyone help me with this
Allyson Zea says
I made this for my Christmas party over the weekend and everyone LOVED it! So many people asked me for the recipe! I ended up tripling it and it was the perfect amount! Thank you!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
This looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
Krista says
I want to have this for snack today! Love all that bacon!
Amy says
I love a good dip! This has to happen! Bring on the bacon!
Dee says
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to make it for holiday parties!
Katerina @ diethood .com says
Oh my, this looks fantastic!! I LOVE how quick and easy it is to make!
Melanie Bauer says
Looks fabulous! So creamy and tasty, this will surely a big hit on our table and can’t wait to try!