Creamy Bacon Walnut and Blue Cheese Dip

Indulge in the ultimate party appetizer with this Creamy Bacon Walnut and Blue Cheese Dip, a rich and flavorful blend of savory, smoky, and tangy ingredients. This decadent dip combines crisp, smoky bacon, toasted walnuts, and the bold tang of crumbled blue cheese with a luscious base of cream cheese, sour cream, and a touch of honey for subtle sweetness. The addition of minced garlic and fresh green onions takes the flavor to the next level, while the creamy texture ensures it pairs perfectly with crackers, chips, or crunchy vegetable sticks. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dip is as easy to make as it is impressive, making it ideal for game days, holiday gatherings, or any occasion that calls for bold, irresistible flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 slices Bacon
• 0.5 cups Walnuts
• 0.5 cups Blue cheese, crumbled
• 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 0.5 cups Sour cream
• 0.25 cups Mayonnaise
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large, dry skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Once cooled, chop into small pieces and set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the walnuts and toast them over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. Remove from the skillet and let cool.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Stir until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Add the crumbled blue cheese, minced garlic, honey, chopped bacon, toasted walnuts, and sliced green onions to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well incorporated.

Step 5

Season with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 6

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with additional bacon pieces, walnuts, or green onions if desired.

Step 7

Serve with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetable sticks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(653.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2538.6

Total Fat 235.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 97.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.3g
Cholesterol 504.7mg	0%
Sodium 3975.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 53.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 69.9g	0%

Vitamin D 33.3IU	0%
Calcium 1101.7mg	0%
Iron 4.3mg	0%
Potassium 1098.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 8.2%