Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Bacon Cheddar Cheese Spread, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile spread, crafted from a harmonious blend of sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a touch of tangy spices, promises an explosion of cheesy goodness in every bite.
Let your creativity soar as you explore the diverse recipes featured in this article. Elevate your next party platter with Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball, a delightful appetizer that combines the irresistible flavors of bacon, cheddar, and cream cheese. Experience the ultimate comfort food with Bacon Cheddar Cheese Dip, a velvety indulgence perfect for dipping your favorite chips, veggies, or bread. Transform your sandwiches, burgers, and wraps into culinary masterpieces with our Bacon Cheddar Cheese Spread, adding a burst of cheesy, bacon-y goodness to every bite. And for a truly unforgettable culinary experience, try our Bacon Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, a savory treat that will leave you craving more.
NEIMAN MARCUS DIP (ALMOND BACON CHEESE SPREAD)
Steps:
- Place all of the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors develop. Let the dip sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers, corn chips, slices of crispy bread, or veggies.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 186 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Sodium 194 mg
HOT BACON CHEDDAR SPREAD
This is go-to recipe when I'm have people over. The warm, luscious dip is always quite popular.-Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, thyme and pepper. Stir in cheese, green onions and half the bacon. Transfer to a greased 3-cup baking dish., Bake, uncovered, 13-15 minutes or until bubbly. Top with crushed crackers and remaining bacon. Serve with assorted crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
WARM BACON CHEESE SPREAD
My friends threaten to not come by unless this dip is on the menu! The rich spread bakes right in the bread bowl and goes well with almost any dipper. Plus, cleanup is a breeze. -Nicole Marcotte, Smithers, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the top fourth off the loaf of bread; carefully hollow out the bottom, leaving a 1-in. shell. Cut the removed bread and top of loaf into cubes; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the sour cream, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce until blended; stir in bacon and onions. , Spoon into bread shell. Wrap in a piece of heavy-duty foil (about 24x17 in.). Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until heated through. Serve with crackers and reserved bread cubes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BACON CHEESE SPREAD
Each year, I share Christmas cheer by setting up a buffet at my family's hardware store. This cheese spread recipe is always a biggie! -Sharon W. Bickett, Chester, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon until crisp; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients. Stir in bacon. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BACON HORSERADISH SPREAD
This spread is a great choice for any occasion because it's loaded with flavor and comes together in a snap. Start with one or two teaspoons of horseradish and add more to suit your taste. -Terri Peterson, Spring Valley, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and cream until smooth. Beat in bacon, cheddar cheese, horseradish, green onion, lemon juice Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Serve with dippers.
Nutrition Facts :
BACON CHEESE SPREAD
This easy spread is wonderful to enjoy with friends at family or any gathering. Delicious with crackers or tortilla chips. Super easy to make.
Provided by The Southern Lady Cooks
Categories Appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook bacon, crumble and set aside. Combine cheddar, Monterey Jack, creamed cheese, horseradish, hot sauce and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Microwave on high for about 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and you can stir it together
- Remove from microwave and stir in crumbled bacon saving a few crumbles to put on top. Sprinkle a pinch of cayenne on top and refrigerate for a couple hours. Spread on assorted crackers. Makes about 2 1/2 cups. Enjoy!
BACON, CHEDDAR AND SPINACH STRATA
Even with just one layer of filling in the middle of this strata, you'll be looking at a gorgeous casserole which should thoroughly impress your brunch guests . . . bottomless Mimosas or no.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Breakfast Strata Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Oil bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish with about a tablespoon of bacon fat.
- Place bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.
- Crack eggs into a separate mixing bowl. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Add cream and whisk mixture thoroughly.
- Pour egg/cream mixture over the bread cubes and mix to distribute ingredients evenly. Allow bread mixture to sit about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.
- Transfer half of the bread mixture to the baking pan; spread evenly over the bottom and press mixture down a bit. Top with half of the grated Cheddar cheese. Add cooked bacon pieces in an even layer over the cheese. Place the cooked spinach over the bacon; top with half of the remaining cheese. Finish with the rest of the soaked bread cubes, spread evenly and pressed down slightly. Sprinkle with the rest of the grated cheese. Cover and let strata sit at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake strata in preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes. Optionally, you can broil the strata for a minute or two to brown the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 267.7 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1168.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CHEDDAR BACON TOASTS
Four ingredients are all you need to bake up these golden appetizers. They pair perfectly with a bowl of soup or can be served as an after-school snack.-Mary Martin, Columbus, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the cheese, mayonnaise and bacon. Cut the bread into 24 slices, about 1/2 in. each. Spread the cheese mixture on 1 side of each slice. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
ALMOND BACON CHEDDAR SPREAD
This makes a delicious spread for sandwiches. Also goes very well with crackers and fresh fruit. Serve it within a few hours as it doesn't keep. That shouldn't be a problem though as it never lasts that long!
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the bacon, cheese, nuts, green onions, mayonnaise and Tasbasco sauce in a bowl, mixing well.
- Serve as a spread with crackers and fresh fruit or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.4, Fat 63.6, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 124.5, Sodium 1487.2, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 36.2
BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL SPREAD
After looking at many cheese ball recipes that didn't fit my family's tastes, I made one up to serve on New Year's Eve. Everyone loved and it was super simple to put together. I didn't roll my cheese ball in chopped nuts, but you could certainly do that or even roll it in additional crumbled bacon.
Provided by Karen..
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a med-large size bowl.
- If your cream cheese is soft enough, you can stir this by hand or you can use a hand-mixer until well combined.
- Spoon out onto plastic wrap big enough to fold over top and form cheese mixture into a smooth bowl, wrapping plastic wrap around ball to seal.
- (If desired, roll cheese ball into chopped nuts or additional cooked and crumbled bacon before wrapping.).
- Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours so flavors blend.
- Serve with crackers, bagel chips, veggies, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 118.2, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.2
SMOKEY BACON AND CHEDDAR CHEESE SPREAD
Make and share this Smokey Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LizAnn
Categories Spreads
Time 30m
Yield 3 lbs
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat together cream cheese and butter.
- Beat in each remainder ingredient one at a time in order given.
- Pour into large tupperware and chill.
- Serve with Ritz crackers.
BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL
This was a very dangerous recipe for me--I could not stop eating it. Recipe courtesy of A Thrifty Mom. Serving size is estimated, but you may want to double the recipe if you dare.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all items together except the additional 1 cup of cheddar cheese that you will use to roll the ball inches.
- With a spoon pull mixture toward middle of the bowl and try to form a ball.
- Then cover and place in refrigerator until chilled and firm.
- After it has chilled, it will be easier to work with.
- Roll the cheese mixture into a ball and roll in additional cup of grated cheddar cheese.
- Roll until all sides are coated and press the cheese into the ball.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.5, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 386.7, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.6
Tips:
- For a smoother spread, cream the butter and cream cheese together until light and fluffy before adding the other ingredients.
- Use a sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor.
- If you don't have green onions, you can use chopped chives or parsley instead.
- To make the spread ahead of time, prepare it up to 3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When you're ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before spreading.
- Serve the spread with crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This bacon cheddar cheese spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. It is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. It is also a great way to use up leftover bacon and cheese. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy party appetizer, give this bacon cheddar cheese spread a try. Your guests will love it!
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