Enjoy this Warm Bacon Cheese Dip hot from the oven, made even more scrumptious when served with crunchy crackers, tasty pita chips, or fresh-baked semi-homemade bread bowls.
It's the ideal way to get your family and friends together for all those special moments - whether it's cheering on your favorite team or simply gathering around in good company!
Check out all the other Easy Appetizers for even more delicious ideas waiting to be discovered!
I have always loved a warm dip. There's something about dipping into gooey melted cheese that is delicious.
Years ago...many, many years ago, I discovered a recipe for a warm bacon cheese dip that was baked in a loaf of bread. It was always a hit whenever I made it for family and friends.
This dip is very similar to my Homemade Queso Dip that's also served warm...yum!
Looking for more appetizer recipes ? Try my Easy Appetizer Dip, Bacon Wrapped Cheese Jalapenos, and even my Pillsbury Pizza Dough Cheese Sticks. Yum!
Table of Contents
- Tips for Making a Warm Dip
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Top Tip
- Baking Instructions
- Before You Begin!
- What Goes with Cheese Dip?
- Reader Review
- Prep Ahead Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- Storage and Reheating Instructions
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Tips for Making a Warm Dip
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it's easy to blend. You can use an electric mixer to combine the ingredients, but I like to use my food processor.
Always pre-cook the bacon before adding it to the rest of the ingredients. I like to use a pie plate to bake this recipe in...actually a quiche dish. But a pie plate works great too.
Make sure you spray the baking dish with nonstick cooking spray before adding the dip.
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
You can use plain Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream.
Add in 1-2 jalapeños with the seeds removed and diced for some heat!
You could do a mix of cheddar and pepperjack cheese instead of all cheddar.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer or food processor, add the cream cheese. Then beat until fluffy.
Step 2: Then add in the sour cream. Combine well.
Step 3: Stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
Step 4: Finally stir in the baked, crumbled bacon.
Top Tip
If you're trying to keep this recipe really low carb or even Keto-friendly, try serving the dip with an assortment of veggies.
Baking Instructions
Step 5: Spoon the mixture into a 9x10 inch pie plate or quiche plate that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 6: Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and hot. Garnish with chopped chives, chopped bacon or chopped green onions.
Before You Begin!
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What Goes with Cheese Dip?
Usually I like to serve this dip with crackers, pita chips, or tortilla chips. A loaf of homemade French baguette is also delicious!
Serve this cheese dip spooned over boiled potatoes or even on top of a baked potato.
Reader Review
This dip is creamy delicious and it is always a big hit!!!
- Jan Johnson
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Prep Ahead Tips
You can prepare this recipe ahead of time and then 30 minutes before your guests arrive bake it in the oven so it's bubbly hot when the doorbell rings.
Recipe FAQ's
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To keep this cheese dip warm, cover with aluminum foil until you're ready to serve. You can also place the dish in a preheated oven at 200°F for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
Refrigerate: If you have leftover dip, let the dip cool down to room temperature. Then, place it in a clean, airtight container and refrigerate it immediately. For the best taste and food safety, consume the dip within 3-4 days.
This recipe does not freeze well.
Reheat: Reheat leftovers in a microwave or in the oven until warmed through, if desired.
More Recipes to Love
Check out my other recipe for Jalapeno Popper Dip.
Or you might enjoy this recipe for Spicy Cottage Cheese Dip.
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Warm Bacon Cheese Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- Add the sour cream, cheddar cheese and bacon.
- Mix until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into a 9-10 inch pie plate or quiche plate that's been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and hot.
- Garnish with chopped chives or chopped green onions.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips or tortilla chips.
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Notes
- You can combine everything using an electric mixer or I like to use my food processor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature.
Jan Johnson says
This dip is creamy delicious and it is always a big hit!!! 🥰😋
Lois says
Thank you!
Ellen says
Can this be made in a crockpot
Lois says
What a great idea! I think it would work out fine! Please let me know if you try it and how it turns out for you. Thanks!
Ellen says
It turned out wonderful, kept it hot and it was very good so the crockpot does work
Anne says
This was easy to make and delicious!
Lois says
Thank you so much!!!
Angela taylor says
Can you make a diary free one
Lois says
I'm not really sure what the substitutes would be for dairy free sour cream, cheddar cheese and cream cheese?
Ashlee says
You can get veggie cheese and it’s really delicious, also if you type in sour cream, dairy free it will give you options, same with the rest of the ingredients. I’m doing the same thing today. I live in Canada so our food has different names, except for sour cream and cream cheese, but yes you can find them in dairy free.
Veena Azmanov says
Delicious and an awesome party option. Creamy and yum.
Lois says
Thank you Veena!
Nick Smith says
good recipe
Lois says
Thank you!
Unknown says
love this! So tasty!
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Erin -SuburbanSimplicity says
Wow! This dip is perfect for me. All my favorite ingredients in one awesome dip! You're my feature this week at Welcome Home Wednesdays! Congrats! See you tomorrow 🙂
Anonymous says
Do you need to spray the dish with anything?
Liz says
Make it for labor day please!!!
Susan Mathison says
Oh my goodness- YUM!! These are going on the menu for Sunday's game! Visiting from Creativity Unleashed!
Trisha Wheatley says
Looks so good! Pinned!
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laura@notatrophywife.com says
Yum! Just pinned! laura
1lizziej says
Would be perfect with pretzels!
Carlee Scharnhorst says
Mmm! There is nothing quite like warm melty cheese. We will have to try it one of these Sundays!
Katie Drane says
Yum! Can't wait to try it!!
Katie
Jessy F says
This is so perfect for game day- it's making me hungry right now!!
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