Cheesy Baked Bacon Dip

You can have this creamy, cheesy baked Bacon Dip in just 25 minutes using 6 ingredients! It's always a hit at parties, game days, movie nights or whenever you want to serve something gooey, cheesy and bacony.

Oozing with two kinds of cheese and generously flecked with savory bacon and crunchy Ritz crumbles, this decadent dip should come with a warning! It is an utterly indulgent treat that will knock your socks and keep you coming back for more.

Serve it while warm and bubbly with some crackers, chips, bread veggies and you’ll have a party going in no time! Bring it out with other dips like my smoky spicy guacamole and tangy garlicky Skordalia and watch everyone go nuts over them.

Why This Recipe Works

• Only 6 ingredients and so easy to make. Just mix, bake and eat.
• Great for parties and watching football!
• Can be made ahead of time and baked right before serving
• Can be doubled without making adjustments.
• Easy to customize based on your liking!

Important Ingredients

• Cheese - I used cream cheese and Swiss cheese in this recipe. However, you can use other types of melty cheese like cheddar, Mozzarella, Fontina or Monterey Jack.
• Mayonnaise - this adds a bright and tangy creaminess to the dip! A good alternative is sour cream if you don't like mayo or prefer a more pronounced tartness to the dip.
• Bacon - cooked and crumbled. I prefer to cook the bacon in the oven straight on the pan, with a sheet of parchment for easy clean-up. I find that if you cook it directly on the pan it begins slowly frying itself in its own fat as the bacon renders. The resulting texture is incredibly crispy, while still holding its shape. Once cooled, it firms up beautifully and can be easily crumbled.
• Ritz crackers - or any type of crackers you have.

*Full ingredient list with quantities is in the recipe card.

Helpful Equipment

•  Electric mixer –this will make it easier and faster for you to combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and Swiss cheese. If you do not have one, you can use a rubber spatula and manually combine the ingredients instead.

Step by step instructions

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
2.  Cook the bacon crumbles.

Steps

1. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and Swiss cheese until well distributed. You can use an electric mixer, but a rubber spatula and a little elbow grease will get the job done just fine.
2. Mix in the green onion and bacon and place in a baking dish. Top with the crumbled Ritz crackers.
3. Bake for about 25 minutes until the center is hot and bubbly. Serve immediately with crackers on the side for dipping.

Tips for Success

• Take the cream cheese out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before starting. It has to be softened so you can easily combine the ingredients later on.
• Allow the bacon dip to rest and cool a little before serving. It will have a better texture, still gooey but easier to scoop. It will also be safer for everyone as it will be scalding hot fresh off the oven.
• Do not throw away leftover bacon fat. Pour it into a jar and keep it in the fridge to use in vinaigrettes, for roasted potatoes and onions, or adding flavor to all kinds of different dishes.

What to Serve with Bacon Dip

Aside from the usual nibbles and munchies like crackers and chips, this dip will also go well with crusty breads, tortilla chips, or pretzels.

You can also serve it with fresh veggies like olives, carrots, cucumber and celery sticks.

I think a generous dollop of this on top of baked potatoes or crunchy vegetable fritters would also be amazing!

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