Best 9 Warm Bacon Cheese Spread Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Warm Bacon Cheese Spread, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile spread is a culinary masterpiece, perfect for elevating any occasion, from casual gatherings to sophisticated parties. With its rich, creamy texture and the irresistible combination of crispy bacon and melted cheese, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique take on this classic dish. From the traditional version to variations that incorporate herbs, spices, and even vegetables, these recipes cater to a wide range of preferences. Whether you're a fan of bold flavors or prefer a milder taste, there's a recipe here that will satisfy your cravings.

In addition to the classic Warm Bacon Cheese Spread, you'll find tantalizing variations such as the Spicy Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Spread, which adds a fiery kick to the mix, and the Roasted Red Pepper Bacon Cheese Spread, where the sweetness of roasted peppers complements the savory bacon and cheese. For those with dietary restrictions, the Gluten-Free Warm Bacon Cheese Spread offers a delicious alternative that doesn't compromise on taste.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds singing. The Warm Bacon Cheese Spread and its variations await your exploration, promising to transform your gatherings into memorable culinary experiences.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOT BACON CHEESE SPREAD



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Spread cheer and more with this Hot Bacon Cheese Spread! A hallowed-out bread round make this spread a unique and unforgettable recipe. Crispy bacon and a bold mix of cheeses including Parmesan and Colby Jack create a great combo.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 35m

Yield Makes 28 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 1/2 oz. bread cubes each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 loaf (16 oz.) round Italian bread
12 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Colby & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut lengthwise slice from top of bread loaf. Remove center, leaving 1-inch-thick shell. Cut removed bread into bite-sized peices; set aside.
  • Mix remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon into bread shell; cover with top of bread. Wrap in foil. Place on baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 or until filling is heated through. Serve with the reserved bread pieces and assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.5877 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

HOT BACON CHEESE DIP



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I've tried assorted appetizers before, but this one is a surefire people-pleaser. The thick bacon cheese dip has lots of flavor and keeps my guests happily munching as long as it lasts. I serve it with tortilla chips or sliced French bread. -Suzanne Whitaker, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
16 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Tortilla chips or toasted French bread slices

Steps:

  • In a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 6 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until cheeses are melted, stirring occasionally., Just before serving, stir in bacon. If desired, top with crumbled bacon. Serve warm with tortilla chips or toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 417mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.

BACON CHEESE SPREAD



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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

1 package (12 ounces) bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups mayonnaise
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Assorted crackers

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.

WARM BACON CHEESE SPREAD



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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

1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sour cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Assorted crackers

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.

WORLD'S BEST BACON CHEESE DIP



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Hot delicious dip is always a hit. Makes your taste buds go crazy! Serve warm with your choice of crackers.

Provided by KAMRYN

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices bacon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup mayonnaise
8 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
2 green onions, finely chopped
4 buttery round crackers, crushed

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese with mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in Swiss cheese, onions, and bacon. Place bowl in microwave, and cook 2 minutes. Remove, and stir well. Return to microwave, and cook 2 to 4 minutes more. Sprinkle crushed crackers on top. Serve warm with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.6 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 38.4 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 213.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

WARM AND CREAMY BACON DIP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces softened cream cheese
16 ounces Daisy Brand Sour Cream
3 ounces bacon bits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Bring cream cheese to room temperature. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Place in 1-quart baking dish. Cover. Heat 25-30 minutes or until hot.
  • Serve with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers and/or chips. Makes 3 cups.
  • *Serving option: Dip may also be placed in hollowed round sourdough loaf, wrapped in foil and heated in 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.

HOT BACON CHEESE DIP



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Make and share this Hot Bacon Cheese Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 slices bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 loaf round bread (such as sourdough)

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients except bread in a large bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut off top of bread round and hollow out to make a bowl.
  • Place mixture into bread round.
  • Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.9, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 723.4, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 17.2

WARM BACON CHEESE DIP RECIPE



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This Warm Bacon Cheese Dip is the perfect holiday appetizer or snack for any occasion.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 strips Wright Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Bacon
8 ounces cream cheese (1 package, softened)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup mayonnaise
3 green onions (thinly sliced)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
assorted crackers for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Cook 8 strips of bacon to desired crispiness (get the instructions HERE for our favorite way to cook bacon). Crumble 6 strips of bacon and set aside the other two strips for later.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together crumbled bacon, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, 2 of the green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Spread mixture in prepared 8 x 8 inch pan and cook for 10 minutes, then stir. Crumble the two remaining bacon strips and top the bacon cheese mixture with the bacon crumbles and remaining green onion. Cook for 5 more minutes, then remove from oven and serve with your favorite assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 637 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WARM BLUE CHEESE DIP WITH GARLIC AND BACON



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Even people that don't like blue cheese love this wonderful hot dip. It can be served with vegetables, but I find that people like it best with French bread.

Provided by CSPALAIKA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Bacon     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 slices bacon
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup half-and-half
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon from skillet, drain on paper towels and crumble.
  • Place garlic in hot bacon grease. Cook and stir until soft, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place cream cheese and half-and-half in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until blended. Stir in bacon, garlic, blue cheese and chives. Transfer mixture to a medium baking dish.
  • Bake covered in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 278.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

- To make the bacon even crispier, cook it in a single layer in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. - For a smoother spread, use a high-quality processed cheese or a combination of shredded cheddar and cream cheese. - If you want a more flavorful spread, add some minced garlic or onion to the mixture. - For a spicy spread, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder. - Serve the spread warm with crackers, vegetables, or bread. - You can also use the spread as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Conclusion:

Warm bacon cheese spread is a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it spicy, cheesy, or smoky, there is a warm bacon cheese spread recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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