Warm Bacon Cheddar Dip is the best dip ever! Creamy, cheesy and lots of crumbled bacon and cheese. A must-have favorite at any gathering!
A DELICIOUS, WARM APPETIZER RECIPE
Just the name of this sounds good, right? This was one of the BEST dips I have had in a long time. It can be served warm or cold. To me, this could be a whole meal. After I made this, I think I sat in front of it for like 10 minutes just stuffing my face. Crunchy bacon and warm gooey cheese...is there anything better? Everyone will be requesting that you make this dip for every event once they try it!
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- cream cheese
- chili powder
- salt and pepper
- pepper
- salsa
- tomato
- sliced black olives
- shredded Mexican style cheese blend
- bacon
- sliced green onions
HOW TO MAKE WARM BACON CHEDDAR DIP:
Preheat oven to 350F degrees (if serving warm.) In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper and salsa. Spread mixture into an ungreased 9-inch pie pan (or similar size baking dish.)
Top with tomatoes...
...sliced black olives...
...shredded cheese...
...and crumbled bacon! At this point you can dig in with some tortilla chips. Or...
...bake in preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through and cheese is melted.
Top with sliced green onions.
Serve with tortilla chips!
Cook's Note: This dip can be served warm or cold. Either way it is fantastic tasting. If you are serving cold, just prepare according to the directions and serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Warm Bacon Cheddar Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced black olives, drained well (optional)
- 1 cup shredded Mexican style cheese blend
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- sliced green onions, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees (if serving warm.)
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, chili powder, salt, pepper and salsa.
- Spread mixture into an ungreased 9-inch pie pan (or similar size baking dish.)
- Top with tomatoes, sliced black olives, shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
- At this point you can dig in with some tortilla chips or bake in preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until warmed through and cheese is melted.
Notes
This dip can be served warm or cold. Either way it is fantastic tasting. If you are serving cold, just prepare according to the directions and serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
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Davey
Is there something I can substitute for cream cheese which I hate also cannot eat sour cream please advise
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Davey. I'm sorry. I really don't know since I haven't made it any other way. What do you normally substitute for those items?
COLLEEN
You had me at bacon !
Brandie (The Country Cook)
Thanks Carlee-anything with bacon and you have a winner!
Carlee Scharnhorst
It is hard to go wrong with a warm cheesy dip in my eyes. Add bacon and I am sure to love it! This looks so tasty!