Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 8–10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled/diced (reserve some for topping)
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Pinch black pepper
- Crackers or crostini for serving
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a medium-sized bowl until smooth.
- Reserve about a tablespoon of bacon and a tablespoon of green onion for topping.
- Stir in cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
- Pour into a small baking dish or pie plate. Top with reserved bacon and green onions.
- Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and dip is golden and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with more fresh chopped scallions if desired.
- Serve with crackers or toasted bread (crostini).
Notes
This dip is best served warm and pairs perfectly with crackers or toasted crostini. You can adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level. Reserving some bacon and green onions for topping adds a nice texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg