Description
A warm, smoky, and utterly addictive dip that pairs creamy cheeses with crisped beef bacon, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices beef bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, finely sliced (divided)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional garnish: extra green onions or crumbled beef bacon
- Crackers, baguette slices, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Cook the beef bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8–12 minutes. Drain on a paper towel and crumble.
- Shred the smoked Gouda and sharp cheddar cheeses, and slice the green onions (reserving half for garnish).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat until smooth.
- Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Fold in crumbled beef bacon, two-thirds of the cheeses, and the portion of sliced green onions for the dip.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish. Spoon dip mixture into the dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle remaining cheeses on top and bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Optionally broil for additional browning.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes, garnish with reserved bacon and green onions, then serve warm.
Notes
Crisping the beef bacon gives textural contrast. Freshly shredded cheese melts better. Resting the dip helps with serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: dip, appetizer, bacon, cheese, Gouda