Bacon and Cream Cheese Dip with Pecans

Bacon cream cheese dip on a plate with crackers and garnished with pecans and chopped-up scallions.

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Bacon and Cream Cheese Dip with Pecans

Whip up this Bacon and Cream Cheese Dip with Pecans in just 5 minutes! This quick and easy recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, packed with cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and crunchy pecans. Perfect as a cream cheese dip for crackers, it’s a tasty appetizer for parties, holiday gatherings, or game-day festivities.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Sharon Rigsby

Equipment

Electric mixer

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese white or yellow
5 scallions (green onions) chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cooked bacon real bacon bits may be substituted
½ cup chopped roasted pecans

Instructions

Mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise with a hand mixer for 2-3 minutes, or until fully combined and without lumps.
Add in the remainder of the ingredients and fold in with a spoon until combined.
Transfer to your serving dish. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Optional: Sprinkle some extra chopped scallions, crumbled bacon, a few pecan pieces or some shredded cheese on top before serving.

Notes

Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or pop it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds before mixing. Softened cream cheese is much easier to blend and ensures a smooth, creamy texture.

For the best flavor and crunch, cook your bacon fresh and let it cool before crumbling it into the dip. Baking the bacon in the oven at 400°F on a wire rack works great for evenly crisp bacon without the mess.

Be sure to roast your pecans. Roasting brings out the natural oils, enhancing their nutty, buttery flavor. It also crisps them up, giving them a more crunchy texture.

You can also roast a small amount in the microwave by placing them in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave them on high power for 1-minute intervals, stirring in between. The pecans are ready when they smell toasty and are slightly darker. This usually takes 2–3 minutes total.

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