It’s hot, it’s creamy, it’s cheesy and loaded with bacon. This Cheese and Bacon Dip is every snack monsters’ dream come true, especially because it’s so fast to make. It is completely different from those tubs you get at the supermarket!
Serving it in a bread bowl is optional. Unless you’re Aussie – in which case it’s mandatory!
I will never forget the first time I had dip in a bread bowl. I was 12, and it was a French Onion dip. I ate so much darn dip and the bread bowl , I sat in the corner like an overstuffed Oompa Loompa while everyone else played party games.
I was 12. I lacked self control.
Wait. Who am I kidding. I’m 30-something and I still lack self control!
So that first experience of dip in a bread bowl ruined me for life. Because dip in bread bowls is not just about the dip. Equally as important is that dip soaked bread that everyone at the party fights over, even well before the dip is finished.
As of 10am this morning, I had no idea what I would be post this afternoon. I like to think I’m that person with a professional sounding editorial calendar that I plan weeks and months in advance.
Which I actually do have. But one of the luxuries / dangers of being the Executive Managing Editor of a simple sole-person blog is that I can change it on a whim at the last minute. Sometimes it’s because I just want to test a recipe one more time, just to be sure. Sometimes it’s because even though I had a great week of recipes planned, I’m still not happy with a recipe – or my taste testers are divided on the “best” version (such being the case today for Blueberry Cheesecake Bars I had originally planned to post).
And other times, also like today, I wake up and even though I have a handful of other sweet recipes I could use instead, I just have an urge to share something savoury.
Usually something cheesy.
And bacony.
Hot and creamy.
Well hello there Mr Cheese and Bacon Dip. I believe you fit that bill perfectly.
Happy weekend everyone! – Nagi x
PS Because cob bread varies in size, put excess dip in a ramekin or other heatproof bowl. Or do as I did and grab some bread rolls and make Baby Cheese and Bacon Dip Bread Bowls!!
PPS Look – I even made a video. Today turned out to be a rather productive day – quite a turnaround from waking up to have no idea what recipe I’d be sharing today!
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Hot Cheese & Bacon Dip
Ingredients
- 350 g / 12 oz bacon , chopped
- 250 g / 8 oz cream cheese , softened
- 1 cup sour cream (preferably full fate)
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp garlic powder (or sub with onion powder)
- 1 cup shredded tasty or cheddar cheese (Note 1)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (Note 1)
- 1 cup shallots / scallions , chopped (~4 - 5 stalks)
Bread bowl & topping (optional)
- 1 round cob bread (sourdough works best)
- 5 Jatz / Ritz or other plain savoury cracker , crushed (Note 2)
- Oil spray
To serve
- Crackers , chips, toasted bread
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a non stick skillet / fry pan over high heat until browned. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream and garlic powder together in a heat proof bowl.
- Stir through most of the bacon, all the cheese and most of the shallots. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. The dip may look like the oil from the cheese has separated. Just stir well and it will come (and stay) together.
- If serving as is, pour into a serving bowl, top with remaining bacon and shallots.
- Serve with crackers, chips and the bread you pulled out to create the bread bowl (I toast it).
Bread bowl
- If making this in a bread bowl. use a small knife to cut a circle on the top of the cob loaf then remove enough bread to make a bowl. Pour the dip into the bowl.
- Top with crushed crackers, spray with oil. Bake for 20 minutes at 180C/350F until top is golden.
- Top with remaining bacon and shallots. Serve warm.
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
LIFE OF DOZER
In case you missed it in my Sunday Lamb Roast Lunch story that I shared on Wednesday, further evidence of the uncanny resemblance between Dozer and I. They say all dogs look like their owners…….you see it, don’t you??? Despite his golden fur vs my jet black hair?? 😉
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cecilia says
just curios, love ur recipe, taking them to my potluck parties, quick question on here u have bacon, would it be possible to use pork belly bacon any suggestions would help
Nagi says
Any type of bacon in this will be great! N xx
cecilia says
Hi im confused cook in oven. then later zap in microwave if not served right away just to warm things up, am i right if not correct me sounds delish.
Nagi says
Yep that’s right! 🙂
Kerryann says
Hi niga thank you for your reply yes I ment the dip sorry.i can’t make my mind up my son i know would love the bacon one as my self but i also love tuna mornay so im trying both.again thank you so very much
Kristin says
What do you think about doing this dip in a crock pot?
Nagi says
Hi Kristin! To be honest I don’t think it adds anything. Unless you don’t have a microwave??
Kristin says
I have a microwave. It was just more about keeping it warm for a longer period of time if you’re at a party…that’s pretty much why I was asking. 🙂
Nagi says
Oh! A slow cooker is perfect for that! On the warm setting 🙂 N x
Lisa Kelly says
Yep a whole bunch of spring onions but only the white parts – finely chopped. Because the cobb cooks for so long in the oven everything is nice and cooked down.
Nagi says
Gotcha! Can’t wait to try it – I think it will be the next dip I share! I will credit you! N x
MChard says
So I really like this recipe just as it is, but I had to tinker with it just a tad. I made it per your recipe and then added it to cooked broccoli, put it in a casserole dish, topped with cheddar and panko and stuck it under the broiler for a few minutes to brown the top. Cheese bacon broccoli casserole? Yum! My husband and I also decided it would make a wonderful twice baked potato filling with some mashed potatoes added to it. I’ve never made twice baked potatoes before, but now I feel like I could. Thank you!
Nagi says
So you basically catapulted it from a humble dip into an epic casserole!!! LOVE IT!!!
Tania| My Kitchen Stories says
Looks like a great idea to have a party!
Nagi says
Thanks Tania!!! N x
Vera says
Hello Oompa Loompa, ha,ha,haaaa, love Chesee always did. My House is never out Of Chesee . Like the idea Of cob bread. Am Tired just Finish making citrus marmelade-home grown qumkoat, lemon and shop blood oranges and two mandarins. That’s Xmas gifts. Also prepard two extra large jars with qumkoat for Liquer should be ready by Xmas, That’s for visiters. We have very UNUSUAL spring, inSept. Had 30hrs LESS sunshine. Heavy rain, wind, Hail , very Cold ,floding. Regards, Vera. Have wickedly w/End. Doza loves pancakes, he is GORGES!
Nagi says
WOAH! You’ve been busy Vera! I am seriously impressed. 🙂 Stay warm please! N x
Kevin | Keviniscooking says
Looks sinfully delicious and that video! #Inspiring
Nagi says
Hard to go wrong with that combo of ingredients, hmm??? 😉 N x
Diana Takahara Johnson Tucker says
Aw Dozer…you are so polite! I know a lot of dogs…and people who would not wait to be invited!!!
Nagi says
Trust me, he has had his moments. He once stole an entire block of French brie from the coffee table!!
Sherry B says
No doubt about it–this dip looks divine, and my mouth was watering as I read the recipe and watched the video. All of a sudden, sweet Dozer showed up, eyeballing that bread bowl full of dip, and I cracked up–out loud! I just love this blog!!
Nagi says
So glad you are enjoying my site Sherry! Guess I mostly have dog lover readers – I’m sure it’s a turn off for non dog lovers to see Dozer so close to the food all the time – ba ha ha!!!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
You guys are driving me nuts!! The cheese dip looks fantastic! I”m drooling all over my keyboard and then add insult to injury, Lisa Kelly has to add hers. You are torturing me. Here we are stuck in a motel — we had to evacuate because of Hurricane Matthew and we just have a little bit of nibble food. We may be stuck here another 2 days and no stores, restaurants are open. Please eat some of that delicious food for me. It will make me feel better 🙂 xoxo
Nagi says
Marisa! Are you ok???
lily gar says
Hi Nagi ,yes ,yes I see the look alike ,I also like your antique table ,,and I send blessings to your Mom ,keep it up ,,lily gar
Nagi says
I love that table too!! Roadside find!
Beth says
This looks amazing! I first tried a bread bowl dip when I was working on a station in rural QLD, tried to replicate it back in Wales but I could never found the perfect dip but I can’t wait to give this a go! Thank you Nagi! 🙂
Nagi says
No worries Beth! Hope you try it one of these days, it is crazy delish!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Nagi! You had me with the name of this recipe…you know how I feel about bacon! Just plonk this down in front of me and watch it disappear! I like the idea of the smaller ones as they would be perfect to set around at a party! Or, everyone could have their own little bowl… 🙂
Nagi says
You know, I did actually get a bunch of bread rolls to make mini ones but it was a pain scooping them all out!!! 🙂 Plus also little ones for a single person needs a really tiny bread which I couldn’t find…. We don’t have mini slider buns here like you do. It’s irritating!
Lisa Kelly says
As an Aussie, I love me some hot cheesy bacony anything in a bread bowl hahaha. For years I’ve done the whole cobb dip in it’s various forms, my Artichoke dip being the most popular but truly my family are all about oozy cheese and everything being better with bacon so this is now on the “must make ASAP” list.
Nagi says
You had me at “artichoke”!!! I have a friend who is artichoke obsessed and now I am too 🙂
Lisa Kelly says
I have this rule that when I make it I won’t tell people it’s artichoke dip because some people are quite as obsessed as me. So I just say “try it” and everyone always falls madly in love hehehe.
Nagi says
Care to share your recipe? 🙂 I’m not married to mine, I’d love to try yours!!
Lisa Kelly says
I would love to. Hopefully you can “pimp” it and make it even better!!!!!!
1 can artichoke heats, cut into quarters
310g grated tasty cheese
300ml sour cream
250g cream cheese
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 bunch of spring onions, sliced
125g butter
1 cobb loaf
2 french sticks
Melt butter in saucepan and saute the garlic and spring onions
Add the cheese and sour cream and mix until melted
Add artichoke and mix
Cut top off cobb and empty. Put the mixture inside and put the lid back on
Wrap in two layers of foil and place in oven for 1 1/2-2 hours
Open and serve
Nagi – this is not a diet recipe but it’s a feel good comfort food one that has seen my family and friends smiling for nearly 20 years. If you can tweak it and make it even better I would love to hear your thoughts!
Nagi says
Looks fantastic Lisa! Just to confirm – a whole bunch of spine onions? Sounds like quite a lot but I expect they wilt down lots. I think I might have to share this in the coming weeks!!!