Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip
Creamy, gooey and loaded with everyone’s favorite ingredient, bacon, this Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip is destined to be the star of your holiday party! Pair it with some good wine and you’re on the road to success.
(This post is sponsored by my friends at Cavit.)
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas that time of the year when you are supposed to host fantastic holiday soirées, shop for creative and amazing gifts for all your family and friends and still be on top of mundane, non holiday related tasks, like… ugh, laundry!
You’ve been browsing Pinterest like a mad woman/man and saving all these delicious ideas, but they end up forgotten on your boards because nobody has time to make a 3+ hours Boeuf Bourguignon when your dog is destroying the Christmas tree and the UPS guy is at the door with all your Black Friday gifts (which you NEED to hide from your husband or there will be a speech about your supposed “shopping addiction”).
Phew! Calm down. Take a deep breath!
So what if I told you I had a foolproof holiday appetizer that is made by combining everything in a bowl and then baking ’til gooey perfection? Oh, and that lots of bacon was involved?
If you answer “Hell Yes!” and felt all fuzzy and warm inside, you are one step closer into breezing through holiday madness like a queen/king!
I mean, if there’s anything that can win over any crowd it is BACON! Who doesn’t love bacon? Okay, maybe not vegans and vegetarians, but I doubt they are reading this post…
If you are team bacon, like me, you will be happy to find out that this dip has a whole pound of it. Because, why not? It’s the holidays, after all. And we all know that the elves take care of the all the holiday calories! Right? ?
But the thing is, this dip will feed 8+ people, so the whole pound of bacon isn’t actually as insane as it sounds, I promise! Just don’t eat the whole thing by yourself and you will be just fine. If you do end up eating the whole thing by yourself, do not fret. I have a Detox Smoothie coming first thing after the holiday season! ?
But jokes aside, this dip is indeed really hard to resist. Not only is it creamy and gooey, but the smoked gouda paired with the bacon is one of those flavor combinations that you won’t be able to forget.
Once your bacon dip is out of the oven – all hot and perfectly bubbly – all you’ll need to do is pop open a good bottle of wine and get that party started!
And speaking of wine, my choice today is a rich and bold Cavit Red Blend from Trentino, Italy.
Italian wine has a special place in my heart, especially since I just recently spent a whole month over there and am always happy to invoke those sweet memories.
Cavit’s Red Blend incorporates the powerful structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, the softness of Merlot, the bold fresh fruit tones of Teroldego and a hint of spice from Syrah. It is perfectly balanced, full-bodied with a rich and smooth palate.
The result is a premium wine that doesn’t break the bank! And that pairs amazingly with our Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip! ❤️
I simply know this dip will be your new favorite appetizer. And not just because it is one of the most delicious dips out there, but also because it couldn’t be easier to put together! Seriously, all you gotta do it combine the ingredients and then bake until golden brown and bubbly. What’s easier than that?
Sure, you could buy something pre-made at the store, but then be prepared for your dip to be forgotten in the corner, all alone and unappreciated. Except for Uncle Bob. Uncle Bob eats everything!
But if you choose to take the road to success, make this dip and be prepared for having your ego caressed by all the praise you will certainly get!
If this dip does end up making it to your holiday table, make sure to come back here and tell me all about the huge hit that it was. ?
Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounces) packages of cream cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 16 ounces smoked gouda, shredded, divided
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped (see notes), divided
- 3 scallions, chopped, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Notes
- My favorite method of cooking a large quantity of bacon is by baking it at a 400F degree oven for 10 to 20 minutes or until crispy.
- For a spicy version of this dip, you could add a teaspoon of chili powder OR 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper OR a few dashes of Tabasco sauce.
- This dip is also great served inside a hollowed crusty bread!
FOR THIS HOT SMOKED GOUDA BACON DIP, I RECOMMEND:
21 Comments on “Hot Smoked Gouda Bacon Dip”
LOVE Gouda! Plus you mix it with cream cheese and bacon? Come on!
Thanks, my dear! Everything tastes better with bacon. :)
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Do you think this would travel a short distance well?? I’d love to pre-cook it in my kitchen and then take it to family about 20 min away. I was thinking maybe warming it again in the oven when I got there and throwing the scallions on…thoughts?
Hi Kim,
Yes, I think that would work. Or you could assemble, travel and then bake. :) I hope that helps! Best, Olivia
Thanks! I’m sure it will be tasty either way!
How do you think this would do in a crockpot? It sounds delicious!
Thanks
Hi Bunny, I haven’t tried making this dip in a crockpot, but I can’t see why not! :) Let me know how it turns out.
I made it and it fit perfectly in a small crockpot. I left it on low until everything melted and then turned it to the warm setting. It was a big hit! Everyone loved it! Thank you!
How long do you bake it and hot is the oven?
Are leftovers to be reheated or eaten cold? My husband asked and I told him I wasn’t sure :)
Hi Valerie, I like mine reheated, but my husband eats it straight out of the fridge. lol So I guess it’s personal preference. :)
can you preassemble this and cook it later? Could you also freeze it and cook later?
I have the same question, can I preassemble this dip and cook it later?
I tried this recipe and it turned out very oily. What did I do wrong?
Maybe use lowfat mayo or less fatty bacon?
How much cream cheese do you use for 16 ounces of Gouda cheese and a pound of bacon
Is this able to be prepared the day before and then baked the following day? Thank you!:)
Hi can this dip be made ahead and how long ahead?
Hi Bev, you can do everything minus baking the day before and keep refrigerated. Then take it out for 15-20 min and proceed with baking right before serving, but be aware that it will take longer to get hot and bubbly!
This was so delicious and yes it was the hit of the party!❤️💚