Bacon Cheddar Dip Recipe

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Bacon cheddar dip made with crispy bacon, sharp cheese, pecans, and Greek yogurt. An easy make-ahead appetizer for parties and gatherings.

Bacon cheddar dip made with crispy bacon, sharp cheese, pecans, and Greek yogurt. An easy make-ahead appetizer for parties and gatherings.

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This bacon cheddar dip is one of those easy appetizers that disappears quickly at gatherings.

Made with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, chopped pecans, chives, and a creamy base of Greek yogurt and cheese, it’s rich, savory, and perfect for scooping with chips or fresh vegetables.

It comes together in minutes and can be made ahead of time, which makes it ideal for game day, holiday parties, or casual get-togethers.

How this recipe fits into your life:

• Make-ahead friendly – You can prepare this dip up to three days in advance, which makes hosting less stressful.
• Feeds a crowd – It’s rich and satisfying, so a little goes a long way at gatherings.
• Flexible for different occasions – Serve it at game day parties, holiday gatherings, or casual neighborhood get-togethers.

How to make this dip

This recipe is so simple to make! For the full recipe directions, make sure you scroll down to the recipe card below, but here is a brief overview:

1. Cook the bacon until just barely crispy and chop into small pieces.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
3. Cover, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 3 days.
4. Serve with with items to dip with, and enjoy!

Can You Use Bacon Bits? For best flavor, cook and chop fresh bacon rather than using packaged bacon bits.

Recipe variations: You can easily change up this recipe by adding in some hot sauce or minced jalapeños, finely minced garlic, or shredded chicken!

Can you make this ahead of time? Yes! Stored in an air tight container in the fridge, this will keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge.

What to serve with this dip

Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, fresh vegetables, or slices of baguette. It also works well in a bread bowl for gatherings.

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Bacon Cheddar Dip

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Bacon cheddar dip made with crispy bacon, sharp cheese, pecans, and Greek yogurt. An easy make-ahead appetizer for parties and gatherings.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 12 Servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 399

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 1 package bacon
• 1 bunch green onions chopped
• 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
• 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
• 1 tsp seasoning salt
• 1-2 cups of mayo or plain greek yogurt however much you need to hold it together

Method

 

1. Cook the bacon until just barely crispy.
2. Remove the bacon from the pan, pat with paper towels and chop.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
5. Serve with chips, crackers, pretzels, or even carrots and celery if you feel like it!
6. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 7gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 504mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and substitutions. For specific dietary needs, we recommend calculating nutrition using your preferred tool.

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