Cheesy Bacon Dip is a warm, creamy appetizer loaded with melted cheese and crispy bacon, perfect for game days or holiday gatherings. It bakes up golden and bubbly, making it irresistible to dig into with your favorite dippers.
Cheesy hot dips always remind me of game day or holiday gatherings. If you love dips like my Spinach Artichoke Dip, or Philly Cheesesteak Dip, you'll want this one on repeat.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Crowd pleaser: cheesy bacon dip is always the first dish to disappear at parties.
Easy prep: just mix, bake, and serve with chips, crackers, or veggies.
Comfort food: rich, melty cheese with smoky bacon hits all the right notes.
Key Ingredients for Cheesy Bacon Dip
See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Cream cheese: creates a smooth, creamy base.
- Mayonnaise and sour cream: adds tang and richness.
- Mozzarella cheese: melts perfectly for stretchy texture.
- Gruyere cheese: adds nutty, sophisticated flavor.
- Bacon: provides crisp, smoky contrast.
- Green onions: freshness to balance the richness.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Swap Gruyere cheese for Swiss cheese for milder flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter option.
- Try turkey bacon in place of regular bacon.
Variations on Cheesy Bacon Dip
- Spicy kick: stir in diced fresh or pickled jalapenos before baking.
- Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip: Mix in a tablespoon of ranch seasoning for a zesty twist.
- Caramelized onion: add sweet golden caramelized onions for extra depth of flavor.
Tips for The Best Cheesy Bacon Dip
- Room temperature cream cheese blends smoothly without lumps.
- Shred your own cheese for the best melt and flavor.
- Bake uncovered for the last 10 minutes for a golden-brown top.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate leftover dip in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350℉ oven until hot and bubbly, or microwave in short burst, stirring between.
Serve With...
Serve this creamy baked cheese dip recipe with tortilla chips, these Buttery Garlic Bread Chips, Air Fryer Tortilla Chips, Air Fryer Pita Chips, or for a healthier alternative try these Dehydrated Zucchini Chips.
More Easy Appetizers You'll Love
If you enjoyed this cheesy bacon dip, you might also like my Buffalo Chickpea Dip, a vegetarian version that's for buffalo style lovers, my Burrata Bruschetta for those who love caprese style apps, Garlic Butter Steak Bites made in the air fryer, and for sweet lovers, this Hot Cocoa Dip!
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📖 Recipe
Cheesy Bacon Dip
Equipment
- Box cheese grater
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces light cream cheese , softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 8 ounces part skim mozzarella cheese , shredded
- 4 ounces gruyere cheese , shredded
- 8 slices bacon , chopped (divided)
- 2 green onions , sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the chopped bacon and cook for 3 minutes, or until crispy and lightly browned. Reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon for the topping.
- In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer on medium-low speed, blend the cream cheese until smooth. Add the mayonnaise and sour cream and mix until combined. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, gruyere cheese, and bacon until combined.
- Transfer the cheese mixture to the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes, until dip is bubbly in the middle and to browned around the edges.
- Remove the baked dip from the oven and sprinkle with the reserved bacon pieces and green onions.
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