Charleston Cheese Dip
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly indulgent, Charleston Cheese Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or any special occasion. This Southern-inspired baked dip combines rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack for a luscious base, with a touch of heat from hot sauce and a savory depth from crumbled bacon and green onions. Finished with a buttery topping of crushed Ritz crackers and crisp bacon, this dip bakes to golden perfection in just 20 minutes. Serve it warm with crackers, crusty bread, or fresh veggies for an appetizer that’s sure to disappear in minutes. Packed with bold flavors and a delightful crunch, Charleston Cheese Dip is an easy, make-ahead favorite that’s sure to steal the show at any table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 6 slices Crisp bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cups Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 tsp Hot sauce
- 0.25 tsp Kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, soften the cream cheese by stirring it until smooth.
Add the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, mayonnaise, hot sauce, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the cream cheese. Mix well until combined.
Fold in the finely chopped green onions and half of the crumbled bacon (reserve the other half for topping).
Transfer the mixture into a baking dish (about 8-inch or similar size) and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the crushed Ritz crackers over the top of the dip, followed by the remaining crumbled bacon.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbly around the edges.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve the Charleston Cheese Dip warm with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
489 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.6 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 731 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 15.3 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 154 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
