Description
A creamy and smoky dip featuring crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet maple syrup with a hint of bourbon for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove, crumble, and set aside, leaving a tablespoon of grease in the pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, maple syrup, bourbon, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well blended and smooth.
- Gently fold in the crumbled bacon, reserving some for garnish.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining bacon. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve warm with dippers.
Notes
Allow ingredients to come to room temperature before mixing to ensure a creamier texture. Monitor the dip as it bakes for perfect golden crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: bacon dip, maple bourbon, cheddar cheese dip, party appetizer