Hot Bacon Cheddar Crack Dip is the kind of appetizer that disappears almost as quickly as it hits the table. Cream cheese and sour cream create a rich, creamy base while plenty of melted cheddar gives every scoop that gooey, cheesy texture you want from a hot party dip.
Crispy bacon brings the smoky, salty flavor that makes this dip hard to stop eating, while fresh green onions add just enough bite to balance all that richness. A little garlic powder rounds everything out without overpowering the bacon and cheddar.
This is an easy option for game day, backyard gatherings, holiday parties, or anytime you need something warm and filling for a crowd. Toss everything together, spread it into a baking dish, and let the oven do the rest.
Serve it straight from the baking dish with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted bread, or sliced vegetables. You can also customize it with jalapeños, hot sauce, or ranch seasoning when you want to push the flavor even further.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, or 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 0.25 cup green onions, chopped
- 0.25 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the softened cream cheese and sour cream to a medium mixing bowl.
- Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to a small baking dish or pie plate.
- Spread the dip into an even layer.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, toasted bread, pretzels, or sliced vegetables.
Add Some Heat
- Mix in diced jalapeños for fresh chile flavor.
- Add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
- Sprinkle crushed red pepper into the mixture before baking.
Ranch Bacon Cheddar Version
- Add 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix when combining the cheeses, bacon, and seasonings.
- Taste before adding additional salt since ranch seasoning can already contain plenty of sodium.
Keep It Warm for a Party
- Prepare the dip according to the ingredients above.
- Transfer everything to a small slow cooker instead of a baking dish.
- Heat on low until the cheese is melted and the dip is completely heated through.
- Stir occasionally and keep on the warm setting for serving.
Serving Ideas
- Tortilla chips
- Ritz-style crackers
- Pretzel crisps
- Toasted baguette slices
- Celery sticks
- Bell pepper slices
- Carrot sticks
- Pita chips
Hot Bacon Cheddar Crack Dip brings together smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, cream cheese, and green onions in one bubbling dish of serious comfort food. Put it in the middle of the table while it’s still warm and make sure you have plenty of chips nearby.