Description
This Bacon Blue Cheese Dip is a creamy, savory delight perfect for parties or casual snacking. It combines smooth cream cheese, tangy blue cheese, and crispy bacon with fresh chives and garlic for a flavorful punch. Serve it with crackers, sliced apples, or firm pears for a tasty and unique appetizer that balances rich, salty, and fresh flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons chives (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- dash salt (optional, to taste)
Bacon
- 2-3 slices bacon (crumbled, cooked)
Serving Suggestions
- Crackers (such as Nut Thins)
- Sliced apples
- Sliced pears (firm, not overripe)
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl or stand mixer, beat 4 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Mayonnaise and Sour Cream: Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise and 1/4 cup sour cream to the cream cheese and beat until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Fold in Flavorings: Use a spatula to gently fold in 2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese, 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives, and 1 minced clove of garlic. Stir until well combined.
- Cook Bacon: Fry 2-3 slices of bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Alternatively, bake the bacon for less mess. Let the bacon cool slightly.
- Incorporate Bacon: Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and fold it into the blue cheese dip.
- Season to Taste: Taste the dip and add a dash of salt if necessary, but be cautious as the blue cheese and bacon already add saltiness.
- Serve: Serve the dip chilled or at room temperature with crackers, sliced apples, and firm sliced pears for a fresh and crunchy complement.
Notes
- For less mess, consider baking the bacon instead of frying it.
- Use firm pears that are not overripe to avoid them falling apart when dipping.
- This dip pairs well with nut-based crackers like Nut Thins for added texture and flavor.
- Adjust salt carefully since the bacon and blue cheese contribute saltiness.
- To make the dip ahead, store it covered in the refrigerator and add bacon just before serving to keep it crispy.
