Epicure Extraordinary Cheese Dip
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with the Epicure Extraordinary Cheese Dip—a rich, indulgent crowd-pleaser that lives up to its name! This warm, gooey dip combines three decadent cheeses—cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Monterey Jack—blended with tangy sour cream and creamy mayonnaise for the ultimate velvety texture. Loaded with crispy crumbled bacon, zesty green onions, and a perfect mix of seasonings like smoked paprika and garlic powder, every bite bursts with bold flavor. Add optional diced jalapeños for a spicy twist, and bake it to golden, bubbly perfection in just 20 minutes. Perfect for parties, game day, or any celebration, serve this irresistible dip with tortilla chips, crunchy veggies, or crusty bread for a show-stopping snack everyone will devour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 jalapeños, finely diced (optional)
- tortilla chips or vegetables for serving
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Fold in the crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper. If using jalapeños, stir them in as well for an extra kick.
Transfer the cheese mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the dip is bubbly and the top is golden brown.
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
Serve the dip warm with tortilla chips, crusty bread, or assorted fresh vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 431.9 g | 554% | |
| Saturated Fat | 167.8 g | 839% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 973 mg | 324% | |
| Sodium | 4675 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.3 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.3 g | ||
| Protein | 127.1 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 3010 mg | 232% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1190 mg | 25% | |
*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.
