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Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip

Smoked Gouda bacon dip is a creamy baked appetizer loaded with crisp crumbled bacon and smoky shredded Gouda. It bakes until hot and bubbling around the edges, then rests briefly before serving warm.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 313
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 bacon slices
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.25 cup mayonnaise
  • 1.5 cups smoked Gouda shredded
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 10-inch skillet
  • 1 1-quart baking dish

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning as needed, until crisp.
  2. Drain the bacon on paper towels and crumble it.
  3. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  4. Lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.
  5. Stir the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Gouda, garlic powder, and black pepper together in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
  6. Fold in the crumbled bacon.
  7. Spread the mixture in the prepared dish.
  8. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling around the edges.
  9. Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

For the creamiest texture, soften the cream cheese before mixing. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freezing is not recommended. For a lighter option, replace the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.