Charleston Cheese & Bacon Dip
This addictive dip with be your next tailgate favorite! It features 3 kinds of cheese and is loaded with crispy bacon. Serve it up with bagel chips or buttery crackers.
Servings 10
Equipment
- 9-inch pie plate
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 dash cayenne pepper
- 8 butter crackers, crushed
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 bag Bagel chips, for serving (7-ounce)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey jack cheese, green onions, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pie plate. Top with the cracker crumbs and bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and top with bacon. Serve immediately with bagel chips for dipping.
Notes
1. Using freshly shredded cheese in this recipe has better results than pre-shredded cheese.
2. Butter crackers or corn chips are also great for dipping.