Down Home Blues Dip
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistibly creamy and savory Down Home Blues Dip—an indulgent blend of tangy blue cheese, sharp cheddar, and rich cream cheese, brought to life with crispy bacon crumbles, smoky paprika, and a hint of heat from hot sauce. This crowd-pleasing baked dip combines bold flavors with a velvety texture, making it the ultimate party centerpiece. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for game days, potlucks, or casual get-togethers. Serve it warm and bubbly with crunchy tortilla chips, crackers, or crisp veggie sticks, and watch it disappear in no time. Keywords: Down Home Blues Dip, baked cheese dip, bacon and blue cheese dip, party appetizer recipe, warm dip recipes.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 3 stalks Scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, and blue cheese crumbles. Mix until well blended and smooth.
Step 3
Add the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (reserving a small amount for garnish), scallions (reserving a tablespoon for garnish), garlic powder, smoked paprika, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute the flavors evenly.
Step 4
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and golden on top.
Step 6
Remove the dip from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Step 7
Garnish with reserved bacon, scallions, and fresh parsley, if desired.
Step 8
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (791.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2388.8 |
| Total Fat 213.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 127.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 598.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5418.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.5g | |
| Protein 93.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 39.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1987.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1273.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories