Baked Bacon Cheese Dip
This baked bacon cheese dip is a hot, creamy, and cheesy appetizer made with crispy bacon, a blend of three cheeses, and zesty spices—all baked to perfection in a crusty bread bowl. Perfect for parties, game days, and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large bread bowl (12–16 oz, sourdough recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1½ tbsp hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Olive oil (for brushing bread bowl)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for bread bowl)
- Optional dippers: pretzels, celery sticks, carrot sticks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Using a sharp knife, slice off the top of the bread bowl and scoop out the inside, leaving about 1 inch around the edges. Set aside.
- Brush the inside of the bread bowl with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Set on a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, add softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Blend using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add shredded cheeses, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, hot sauce, pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
- Scoop the cheese mixture into the prepared bread bowl.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. For a cheesy topping, sprinkle extra cheese during the last 10–15 minutes of baking.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately with desired dippers.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly grated cheese for better melt and flavor.
- Do not store the bread bowl; remove leftovers and store dip separately.
- Make ahead tip: Mix the dip and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Adjust spice level by adding or omitting hot sauce and pepper flakes.
- To keep warm at parties, transfer baked dip to a slow cooker on ‘warm’.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 382 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4g
- Sodium: 1014mg
- Fat: 29.4g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12.9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14.4g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
Find it online: https://recipeeasily.com/baked-bacon-cheese-dip-recipe/