Baked Bacon Dip - The Recipe Critic (2024)

Creamy and packed with flavor, this baked bacon dip is to die for! You will love all of the ingredients that come together to make it the best dip that you’ve ever had!

You all know that I love a good dip! They are perfect for any occasion! Try out this 5-minute million-dollar dip, this delicious hot spinach artichoke dip, or another family favorite, this crack chicken dip!

Baked Bacon Dip Recipe

This baked bacon dip is the ultimate party food!! It has everything that anyone could ever want in a dip. If you put cheese and bacon together in a dip, you’ll see me running back for more! I love when dips are delicious and easy, and this one totally accomplishes both.

Not only can you whip up this dip in less than 30 minutes (including baking time!), but it even leaves you time to slice up a homemade crostini or a French baguette. Try serving this next to some other appetizers like jalapeñopoppers and wings; you will be the house everyone wants to go to for game day! Or, use any tortilla chips, pretzels, and crackers you already have on hand. Whatever you dip into this will taste delicious!

Ingredients in Baked Bacon Dip

These ingredients are simple AND taste amazing when you blend them all together for this dip! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Cream Cheese: Let your cream cheese sit out for a bit to soften up before you mix this dip. It will make it easier to combine into the mixture with the other ingredients.
• Sour Cream: This adds a tang and creaminess to the base of the dip.
• Bacon: Cook and cop your bacon before you add it to the dip.
• Cheddar Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese from the block mixes in the best but pre-shredded cheese works too!
• Garlic Powder: I thik garlic flavoring should be added to everything!
• Salt and Pepper: These will enhance all of the flavors in the dip.
• Garnish: I like to top the dip with chives or green onions for added color and flavor.

How to Make Homemade Baked Bacon Dip

This bacon dip is a breeze to make! Dips are always the first thing to go at a party, so you might want to consider doubling the recipe. It’s definitely one that you want to have for leftovers!

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine: In a large bowl combine cream cheese and the sour cream. Then add in the bacon (reserve 2 tablespoons for topping), 2 cups of cheese (reserve the other 1/2 cup for topping), garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and stir everything together.
3. Top: Add it to a 2-quart baking dish, and then top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
4. Bake: Put it in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
5. Garnish: Remove from the oven and top with chives or green onions.