Bacon Cream Cheese Bread Dip

My famous Bacon Cream Cheese Bread Dip is a delicious appetizer, perfect for any party or potluck! Grab some crusty bread and bring this dip to your next party!

You know that a recipe is a winner when there isn’t any leftover to take home! And that is exactly what happens every time I bring this dish to my family’s annual Christmas party. My family members have all been asking me for the recipe, so I figured I would just put it here!

This dip is the perfect bite thanks to the salty bacon, the kick from the onions and horseradish & the creamy melted cheese all spread over crispy bread. MMMM my mouth is watering just thinking about it!!

So, let me show you how to make it, so you can enjoy it too!

Ingredients For This Tasty Bread Dip

With just 7 ingredients, this bacon cream cheese bread dip is a simple recipe that really allows all of the ingredients to shine. Each one adds their own unique flavor and enhances the overall DELICIOUSNESS of this appetizer!

• Bacon
• Cream Cheese
• Mayonnaise
• Dijon Mustard
• Shredded Swiss/Cheddar Cheese
• Green Onion
• Horseradish Sauce
• (Plus bread crostinis or crackers for dipping!!)

Making Bacon Cream Cheese Bread Dip

Truthfully, I think this is one of the easier appetizers you can make for a party. It is ready within 30 minutes and really just has 2 components to prep: the bread and the dip!

Making the Dip:

• Gather all of your ingredients.
• Cook your bacon – either in the oven on high (400 degrees) or in the microwave for 4-5 minutes.
• Once the bacon cools, cut it into small bits and pieces.
• Chop up your green onion into 1/4 inch bits.
• Combine all ingredients and mix well using a rubber spatula.
• Transfer to a shallow baking dish (about 9 x 9) and bake at 400 for 15 minutes.

Prepping the Bread Crostinis:

• While the bread dip bakes, cut 2 loves of artisan bread into 1/2 inch slices.
• Brush each slice of bread with a small amount of olive oil/butter and then broil in the oven for 3-6 minutes on a baking sheet until toasted.
• Serve the bread dip and bread crostinis warm.

Tips for this Recipe

As someone who is trying new recipes all the time, I totally get that it can be intimidating to make something the first time around. Here are some things I have learned from making this recipe for the holidays the last few years:

• Spreadable cream cheese – Give the cream cheese enough time to thaw/come to room temp. Doing so will make it much easier to incorporate with the other ingredients!
• Cooking the bacon – If you cook your bacon in the microwave, use gloves to remove it. The plate can get VERY hot. Also, throw a few paper towels down on the plate before adding the bacon. This will help soak up the grease as it cooks and make the plate easier to clean.
• Shredded vs. sliced cheese – While I am sure that sliced cheese could work for this recipe, it is not ideal. Try to freshly grate the cheese if possible, as this produces the best results.

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Bacon Cream Cheese Bread Dip

A creamy and salty bread dip that is a show stopper at any gathering it is brought to! Smoky, cheesy, and so dang good!

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon and cream cheese, bread dip, party dip

Equipment

• 1 crockpot/ceramic dish
• 1 serving spoon
• 1 platter for the bread slices
• 1 Cutting Board
• 1 Knife
• measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon – cooked crisp and crumbled
• 8 oz cream cheese – room temperature
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 2 tsp. dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 c. shredded swiss/cheddar cheese
• 3 green onions diced
• 1/2 tsp. horseradish sauce

Instructions

• Gather all of your ingredients.
• Cook your bacon – either in the oven on high (400 degrees) or in the microwave for 4-5 minutes.
• Once the bacon cools, cut it into small bits and pieces.
• Chop up your green onion into 1/4 inch bits.
• Combine all ingredients and mix well using a rubber spatula.
• Transfer to a shallow baking dish (about 9 x 9) and bake at 400 for 15 minutes.
• While the bread dip bakes, cut 2 loves of artisan bread into 1/2 inch slices.
• Brush each slice of bread with a small amount of olive oil/butter and then broil in the oven for 3-6 minutes on a baking sheet until toasted.
• Serve the bread dip and bread crostinis warm.

Notes

Credit for this recipe goes to my friend Meridee! She’s the one who originally shared it with me and gave me permission to share it here! 

Note: I’ve made this a few times with Sharp Cheddar instead of Swiss – and I can attest to the deliciousness of both cheeses. Try it, you won’t be disappointed with either!

Other Delicious Party Appetizers

This Bacon Cream Cheese Bread Dip is a winner, and it definitely deserves a spot alongside your other go-to party foods. It is the perfect, hearty appetizer to serve for a party, gathering, or game-day celebration!

Some other recipes that are great for entertaining include:

• Party-Worthy Loaded Potato Skins
• Ultimate 7 Later Dip Recipe
• Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
• Slutty Brownies Recipe
• Easy Veggie Tray
• Bacon Cream Cheese Bread Dip

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