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Cheese and Bacon Dip

By:Nagi
Published:7 Oct '16Updated:12 Feb '21
54 Comments
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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…. but it’s a terrific way to serve it!!

This Cheese and Bacon Dip is creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon! Super easy to make, made with cream cheese. recipetineats.com

CHEESE AND BACON DIP – IN A BREAD BOWL!

I will never forget the first time I had dip in a bread bowl. I was 12, and it was a a retro Soup Mix 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.

This Cheese and Bacon Dip is creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon! Super easy to make, made with cream cheese. recipetineats.com

This Cheese and Bacon Dip is creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon! Super easy to make, made with cream cheese. recipetineats.com

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


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This Cheese and Bacon Dip is creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon! Super easy to make, made with cream cheese. recipetineats.com

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!!

This Cheese and Bacon Dip is creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon! Super easy to make, made with cream cheese. recipetineats.com

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!

CHEESE AND BACON DIP
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This Cheese and Bacon Dip is creamy, cheesy and loaded with bacon! Super easy to make, made with cream cheese. recipetineats.com

Cheese and Bacon Dip

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 35 mins
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5 from 9 votes
Servings10
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Recipe video above. This warm dip is really creamy, super cheesy and loaded with bacon. It takes minutes to make in the microwave! Serving it in a bread bowl is optional - I love it because I love tearing into the dip soaked bread. This makes around 4 1/2 - 5 cups of dip. Plenty! 

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:

1. I like to use 1 cup of cheese like tasty or cheddar for flavour and 1 cup of mozzarella for stretch! You can substitute with swiss, gruyere or any other melting cheese that has flavour and salt. You could also forgo the mozzarella and sub with another cheese.
2. I use ritz or other crackers to top the dip when baking to stop the surface from drying out and to add crunch. You can use any savoury cracker. You can also sub with panko breadcrumbs + grated parmesan (or just breadcrumbs + salt + drizzle of oil).
3. This dip is really best served warm so it's nice and creamy, or at least at room temperature. It becomes harder when cool. To make ahead, if not using a bread bowl, I mix it together but do not microwave. Then when ready to serve, microwave, give it a good mix then divide between bowls.
If using the bread bowl, use a sourdough cob bread like I did. You can assemble the dip in the bread per the recipe, then to reheat quickly, microwave the cob bread then bake to make it crusty. If you don't have a microwave, you will need to wrap the bread in foil and bake for 20 minutes, then unwrap and bake for 20 min (to make the dip warm in the middle).
If you don't have access to an oven for reheating, then bake the bread with the dip int it to make it crusty, let it cool then refrigerate. Then when ready to serve, microwave to reheat (if using sourdough, it stays pretty crusty even when reheated in the microwave).
4. Nutrition per serving, assuming 10 servings, excluding bread because I cannot be held responsible if you eat the entire bread bowl. This recipe makes around 4 1/2 - 5 cups of dip.cheese-and-bacon-dip-nutrition

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 94gCalories: 264cal (13%)Carbohydrates: 6.8g (2%)Protein: 7.1g (14%)Fat: 23.7g (36%)Saturated Fat: 11.8g (74%)Cholesterol: 55mg (18%)Sodium: 337mg (15%)Potassium: 107mg (3%)Sugar: 1.5g (2%)Vitamin A: 700IU (14%)Vitamin C: 2.5mg (3%)Calcium: 140mg (14%)Iron: 0.5mg (3%)
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54 Comments

  1. Craig says

    February 11, 2023 at 9:47 am

    Can the dip be frozen, without the cob?

    Reply
  2. Sally says

    July 3, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    This is a cob loaf. Should put the name in the recipe title so it comes up when searching for cob loaf recipes-neither of your recipes came up even though you have them!

    Reply
  3. Nakigirl53 says

    March 6, 2022 at 12:46 pm

    Hi Nagi
    Made this for a “nibbles evening with friends. It was a big hit and was asked for the recipe. There was hardly any dip in the bread bowl left!!

    Reply
  4. Nioka says

    October 24, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    So delicious! Everyone loved it. Although next time I think instead of mayo I’ll just add a dash of thickened cream.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      October 26, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it Nioka! N x

      Reply
  5. Chantel Bailey says

    June 20, 2021 at 8:32 am

    5 stars
    Hi Nagi, I made this last night for a party and the dip was gone with in 5 minutes of hitting the table, it was a huge success! I made double the recipe and I only ended up making one cob loaf as there was so much food.
    I was wondering if I could freeze the other portion? Or will I be forced to eat it today by myself ( which may end up happing anyway )
    Love your recipes!

    Reply
  6. Alice says

    April 26, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    Hi Nagi,

    I want to make this but need it stay warm as I transport it about 45 mins. If I wrap it with foil will it go soft? What do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 27, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Hi Alice, I would just wrap it in foil after baking 🙂 N x

      Reply
  7. GLENDA MARGARET POOLE says

    February 28, 2021 at 6:22 am

    OMG this cheese and bacon dip was so yummo, everyone just loved the taste, and so easy to make. It’s a winner. Thanks so much

    Reply
  8. Nikki says

    December 20, 2020 at 5:37 pm

    Hi there, just wondering what I could substitute the sour cream for? Can’t stand it, but would love to make this

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      December 21, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Hi Nikki, greek/natural yogurt would work fine too! N x

      Reply
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