Bacon and Cream Cheese Dip with Pecans Recipe
A rich and creamy bacon and cream cheese dip made with sharp cheddar, scallions, and crunchy roasted pecans. Perfect for parties and gatherings, this flavorful dip combines tangy sour cream and mayonnaise with smoky bacon bits and nutty pecans for a deliciously indulgent appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
Add-ins
- 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 Base: Using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is fully combined and smooth without lumps.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped scallions, chopped cooked bacon, and chopped roasted pecans with a spoon until evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the dip to your serving dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the dip to firm up.
- Optional Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle extra chopped scallions, crumbled bacon, additional pecan pieces, or some shredded cheese on top for an attractive and flavorful presentation.
Notes
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes or microwave for 10-15 seconds to ensure easy blending and a smooth texture.
- For best flavor and crunch, cook fresh bacon and let it cool before chopping. Baking bacon at 400°F on a wire rack yields evenly crisp pieces without mess.
- Roast pecans to enhance their nutty flavor and crunch. You can roast them in the oven or microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between until aromatic and slightly darker (2-3 minutes total).
Keywords: bacon dip, cream cheese dip, pecan dip, party dip, appetizer, snack, sharp cheddar, sour cream, bacon bits
