Bacon Blue Cheese Dip

Small blue crock full of white dip topped with bacon pieces and scallions.

This baked bacon blue cheese dip is all ooey-gooey and delicious. The pungency of the blue cheese blends incredibly well with the savory elements of heavy cream, sour cream, bacon, and scallions. It's a real crowd pleaser!

Course Appetizers, Snacks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 163kcal

Author Diane Gail

Ingredients

1 tablespoons olive oil
8 oz cream cheese room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream
2 large garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup blue cheese crumbles
6 slices cooked bacon chopped
2 tablespoons chopped scallions

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Instructions

Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a small baking dish with olive oil.
Mix base ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
Reserve toppings: Set aside a portion of the blue cheese, bacon, and scallions for garnish.
Fold in additions: Gently fold the remaining blue cheese, bacon, and scallions into the cream cheese mixture.
Fill baking dish: Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish and press it in evenly.
Add garnish: Sprinkle the reserved blue cheese, bacon, and scallions over the top.
Bake dip: Bake uncovered for 20 minutes, or until hot and the top begins to brown slightly.
Let rest: Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Soften cream cheese: Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing for a smoother blend.
Cook bacon ahead: Crisp the bacon in advance and drain well to avoid excess grease in the dip.
Make it spicy: Add extra crushed red pepper or a pinch of cayenne for more heat.
Use a cast iron dish: For better heat retention and a rustic presentation, bake in a small cast iron skillet.
Serve with variety: Pair this dip with crackers, crostini, or sturdy veggie sticks like celery or bell pepper.

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