Hot Bacon Swiss Dip is a delicious addition to any party or gathering that will have guests coming back for more. If you’re following a low-carb diet, this recipe is absolutely perfect for you! It only takes a couple of minutes to whip up this delightful dip, and then comes the most challenging part (waiting for it to brown and get bubbly in the oven!). This creamy, indulgent appetizer combines the smoky richness of bacon with the nutty complexity of Swiss cheese for an irresistible flavor combination.
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What makes this Swiss Bacon Dip so amazing?
What Makes This Swiss Bacon Dip So Amazing?
The magic happens when crispy bacon’s smokiness meets Swiss cheese’s distinctive nuttiness. These two flavors create a perfect marriage that’s both sophisticated and comforting. This dip is also luxuriously creamy, making it the ideal consistency for both dunking and spreading. When served hot, the melted cheese creates silky strands while the bacon adds textural contrast, resulting in one savory creation that everyone will absolutely love.
Recipe Ingredients
For the Dip Base:
- Bacon – Provides smoky, salty richness and crispy texture that defines this dip’s character
- Swiss cheese – Contributes nutty, complex flavor and excellent melting properties for creamy consistency
- Cream cheese – Creates the luxurious, smooth base that holds all flavors together
- Mayonnaise – Adds richness and helps achieve the perfect spreadable texture
- Dijon mustard – Provides tangy depth that cuts through richness and enhances other flavors
For Flavor Enhancement:
- Green onion (scallions) – Adds fresh, mild onion flavor and bright color contrast
- Black pepper – Contributes aromatic heat that complements the smoky bacon
- Garlic powder – Enhances savory depth without overpowering delicate Swiss cheese
- Smoked almonds – Provide crunchy texture and reinforce the smoky flavor profile
How to Make Bacon Swiss Dip
- Place all ingredients except the almonds and some of the Swiss cheese in a bowl.
- Stir to combine. Place the mixture into a baking dish.
- Sprinkle reserved Swiss cheese on top.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped almonds on top immediately after removing the dip from the oven.
How to Serve Hot Bacon Cheese Dip
When served warm this dip is creamy and very spreadable. It goes well with crackers and crostini. Sometimes I serve it with delicious homemade seasoned crackers.
If you have some cheesy bacon dip leftover, it is great to warm up and serve with bagels in the morning.
How to Cook Bacon Perfectly for Recipes
Before this comes to your table being toasted to a browned creamy perfection, you may wonder how to cook bacon for this recipe. I highly suggest that you try my Baked Bacon recipe.
When you bake bacon you remove the chore of cooking bacon. No more standing by the frying pan and tending to it while it is getting browned and crispy.
Cooking bacon in the oven means your stovetop stays clean, you can cook a whole package of bacon perfectly crisp at once, and you can save that flavorful bacon dip.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerator Storage: Store leftover dip in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors improve as they meld together overnight.
- Reheating Method: Reheat in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes until heated through and bubbly. Stir halfway through reheating. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until warm.
- Freezing: Not recommended, as cream cheese and mayonnaise can separate when frozen and thawed, affecting texture.
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Hot Bacon Swiss Dip Recipe (Low Carb)
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Center Cut Low Sodium Bacon
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Swiss Cheese reserve some for garnish
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 cup smoked almonds coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients together except of the garnishing cheese and almonds. Put in shallow baking dish and sprinkle on extra Swiss cheese. Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes or until dip is golden brown and all ingredients are melted together. Sprinkle on the smoked almonds. Serve with assorted vegetables, crackers and bread.
Oh my goodness, this dip looks incredible! I’m absolutely obsessed with bacon and cheese, so this recipe is right up my alley. Can’t wait to try it out and impress my friends and family with my new favorite party dish! 😍🥓🧀
Should I assume folks are cooking the bacon, prior to adding in w/other ingredients to be baked? Pardon the silly question, but hey- you never know, right?! Thanks, in advance…
You need to cook the bacon a bit first, otherwise, bacon has a bad texture.
Thank you for this. I assumed the bacon would be pre-cooked, but had to ask. Thank you for asking.
This was really good! It went really fast I should have made more. I also go several request to the recipe! I will be making it again.