Game Day Dip
Get your crowd cheering on game day with this irresistible Game Day Dip, a warm and cheesy appetizer guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any gathering! This easy-to-make baked dip combines creamy layers of cream cheese, sour cream, and melted cheddar with savory bites of crispy bacon, a touch of garlic and onion seasoning, and just the right kick of optional diced jalapeños. Topped with golden bubbly cheese and garnished with fresh green onions, it’s the perfect match for crunchy tortilla chips or crackers. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavor-packed dip is your ultimate go-to recipe for parties, tailgates, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing snack that delivers bold, comforting flavors in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tbsp diced jalapeños (optional)
- 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- tortilla chips or crackers (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (reserve a small amount for topping), diced jalapeños (if using), green onions (reserve a small amount for garnish), garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, along with the reserved crumbled bacon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and allow the dip to cool for 5 minutes.
Garnish with the reserved green onions before serving.
Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or veggie sticks for dipping. Enjoy your game day treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
381 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 843 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 159 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.
