Warm Bacon & Cheddar Dip

This warm bacon and cheddar dip is the kind of crowd-pleasing appetizer that tends to disappear quickly. Creamy cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise are mixed with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and savory seasonings, then baked until hot, bubbly, and golden around the edges. Finished with fresh scallions and served alongside crunchy chips, crackers, and vegetables, it's a easy addition to any party or game-day spread. 

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened 
• 1 cup sour cream 
• 1 cup mayonnaise 
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar, divided 
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided 
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced, divided 
• 1 tsp garlic powder 
• ½ tsp onion powder 
• Salt and pepper to taste 
• Tortilla chips, crackers, and sliced veggies, for serving 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the sour cream, mayonnaise, 1.5 cups cheddar, half the bacon, half the scallions, garlic powder, and onion powder. 
2. Weigh out the remaining cheese on a digital scale so the topping melts evenly, then spread the dip mixture into a baking dish and scatter the reserved cheddar over the top. 
3. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbling and golden at the edges. 
4. Remove from the oven and top with the remaining bacon and scallions. 
5. Let cool slightly, then set the dish on a bamboo serving tray surrounded by chips, crackers, and veggies for dipping.