Warm bacon cheddar dip is the cheesy good snack dip that will be the hit of your game day parties! It takes 5 minutes to make, and everyone loves it, so there won’t be any leftovers.
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Do you remember the Chili Cheese Corn Dog Casserole post from last month? Brian loves them, and according to my Pinterest boards, everyone on the Internet likes it, too. It is one of my most popular pins right now.
That recipe uses yummi, bite sized, Country Ribbon mini corn dogs. Well, when I went back to Sam’s Club last week, the corn dogs on a stick were staring at me.
Seriously! I saw the bright red box out of the corner of my eye, and then the box started calling my name. Maybe I need serious therapy, because when food talks to me, I listen, and I knew they’d be perfect for Sunday football games. Apparently, I am also an impulsive shopper.
Wanting to make something hot, cheesy and easy to dip them in was my immediate goal.
That’s where today’s recipe for warm bacon cheddar dip came perfectly into play.
This dip has the perfect ratio of cheese to bacon, plus a kick of flavor and color from yellow mustard and green onions. You know that yellow mustard is a required corn dog topping, don’t you?
I make the dip in a sauce pan on the stove top, and it takes just 5 minutes. But if you’re having a party and want a big batch, this could easily be made in a slow cooker, too. Just put all of the ingredients into the crock except for the bacon and scallions. Let it come together on low heat for an hour or so, then stir in the bacon and scallions before serving.
If you want to keep your waistline thin, consider using lower fat cheeses and low fat milk. Or you can make it “fully loaded” and just suit up in a pair of your favorite stretchy pants.
I splurge on football game days, so the recipe shown below is the full fat version. So there’s no confusion: loaded with fat = loaded with flavor. I just use a little more willpower than normal to keep my fingers out of the pot as I make it.
Here’s the easy, cheesy, warm bacon cheddar dip recipe.
Warm Bacon Cheddar Dip Recipe
Warm and Creamy Bacon Cheddar Dip
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, cubed
- 8 ounces (2 cups) aged or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces heavy cream or half & half
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
- 1 Tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
- 2-3 scallions (green and light green parts), thinly sliced horizontally
- 5 thick cut bacon strips, cooked and crumbled (about 2/3 cup)
Instructions
- Place a 1.5 quart (or larger) saucepan over medium heat. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, Worcestershire, dried onion, and prepared mustard and stir occasionally until melted, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in scallions and bacon, reserving some of each for garnish.
- Serve as a dip with corn dogs, chips, or cut up raw vegetables
Recipe Nutrition
Tayler Ross says
This dip would be perfect for the holidays, game day or ANY day! I can’t wait to try it!
Nora says
My kids are obsessed with cheesy dips, going to make this for our NYE appetizer spread! They don’t eat scallions though (they think cinnamon is too spicy, so…) – any idea for a substitute? Would some chopped green pepper work?
Bec says
Hi Nora!
One of my favorite things about this bacon cheddar dip is its versatility. You can definitely leave out the scallions. Green or red bell peppers would definitely work, and the punch of color would be perfect! Another idea would be to add a tiny bit (maybe 1/4 teaspoon to start) of smoked paprika. The flavor and color would compliment the cheese.
Courtney says
This sounds delicious! I was wondering if this would be good reheated? Our parties always last a long time and halfway through all of our dips usually need a reheat. Thanks again for the recipe! Can’t wait to try it out 🙂
Chef Becca says
Courtney, to be truthful, this dip never lasts more than a couple of hours at the parties I’ve taken it to, but I’ve kept it heated in a slow cooker set to low, which works really well. If you need to reheat it and it looks to be pretty thick, stir in a tiny bit of milk to thin it out a bit before you reheat it. Enjoy!
David says
Ummm…how have we been friends this long and you’ve never told me about this bacon cheese dip? I seriously might have to ask for my friend card back. Actually, no, just send me some of this cheese dip (and corndogs, of course) and I’ll just forget that you never told me about this deliciousness! Seriously, though, two thumbs up here!
Chef Becca says
Don’t you dare take away my friend card, Mr. “Guy who didn’t tell me that his favorite football team ISN’T the Jets” I think we just need to sit in front of a pot full of this bacon cheese dip and make our friendship even stronger 🙂
Courtney says
Thank you! It sounds like it won’t last long enough to need a reheat but I just wanted to be extra careful. I’m sure we will enjoy!
Bernadette says
I’ll just eat the dip with a spoon, or my fingers, whatever 🙂
Chef Becca says
As long as you wash your hands first, you just go right ahead and dip those fingers 🙂
Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says
The dip looks wonderful … but I’ll skip the corndogs!
Becca Heflin says
They’re definitely not for everyone, Ann, but I appreciate you stopping by to drool over the dip! 🙂
Julie says
Hi Becca… I saw your post on Facebook asking to see if this post and comments is visible. It is and I’m also glad I checked this out because I so trying this dip. Tomorrow is grocery shopping day which means I’m picking up the stuff and we are snacking on this during the footballs games. Love your recipes 🙂
Becca Heflin says
Thanks so much for helping me out work the comment, Julie, and I’m glad you’re able to add another dip to your party table, too! 🙂
Erica @ Not Quite Gourmet says
Looks like a touchdown dip to me, Becca!!! 🙂
Becca Heflin says
Thanks so much, Erica!
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Glad you got your website up and running again. This recipe looks fantastic! PINNING!!!
Becca Heflin says
Thanks, Renee! It’s an ugly theme, but it’ll do until I can figure this strange thing fixed
Dee says
Dip = Yum!!
Becca Heflin says
You betcha, Dee! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Christy says
Did someone say cheese? And bacon? Oh my, oh my, this is a keeper! #client
Becca Heflin says
Indeedy I did, and you betcha it is! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Christy!
Karen @ Baking In A Tornado says
The Bacon Cheddar Dip was genius on its own, but dipping corn dogs? You sure know the way to a kid’s heart. And some adults, too.
Becca Heflin says
I may be getting older, but this is proof that I’m a perpetual 8 year-old 🙂
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
OMG! My head just exploded!!! I totally need to try this dip…and I can’t wait till the Super Bowl! Making it this weekend!!
Becca Heflin says
hehe… NO exploding, Meghan! You need your head for more important things 🙂
adam @unorthodoxepicure says
The only thing better than eating corn dogs with your Warm and Creamy Bacon Cheddar Dip, would be eating corn dogs with your Warm and Creamy Bacon Cheddar Dip — while jamming to some old Tom Jones tunes.
Becca Heflin says
Or MercyMe, right Adam? 😉
Linette says
My son would love this meal! 🙂 #client
Libby with Lemony Thyme says
Oh Lordy Becca – your dip is calling my name!! Easy cheesy bowl of love!!