Description
Succulent Bourbon BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Dip blends classic burger flavors into a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Creamy cheese, smoky bacon, and tangy bourbon sauce make this irresistible dish perfect for game day or casual gatherings you’ll want to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp bourbon
- ½ cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup (60 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (120 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 g) pickles, finely diced
- ½ lb (225 g) ground beef
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- 2 tbsps green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Brown ground beef in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, breaking into fine crumbles and seasoning with salt and pepper. Drain excess grease thoroughly.
- Creamy Base: Blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and uniform, creating a rich foundational texture for the dip.
- Flavor Fusion: Merge caramelized beef, crispy bacon pieces, bourbon BBQ sauce, cheddar, and mozzarella into the creamy mixture. Fold gently to distribute ingredients evenly without compromising the delicate texture.
- Oven Configuration: Heat oven to 375F. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish, spreading uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and optimal flavor distribution.
- Baking Process: Roast the dip for 20-25 minutes until the surface turns golden and edges become gloriously bubbly. The perfect visual cue indicates complete culinary transformation.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven and garnish with remaining bacon fragments, pickle bits, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately with tortilla chips, toasted bread, or fresh vegetable sticks for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- Control Meat Moisture: Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy, heavy dip texture that could make the appetizer feel dense and unappetizing.
- Cream Cheese Consistency: Whip cream cheese mixture at room temperature for smoother blending, ensuring no lumps disrupt the creamy base of the dip.
- Flavor Balancing: Adjust bourbon BBQ sauce quantity to prevent overwhelming the delicate cheese and meat flavors, maintaining a harmonious taste profile.
- Baking Precision: Monitor oven closely during final 5-10 minutes to avoid over-browning, which can create a burnt top and compromise the dip’s overall flavor and appearance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg