Get ready to wow your guests with Piggy Dip Au Gratin, a creamy, cheesy, and utterly indulgent appetizer that’s loaded with smoky bacon and layers of flavor. This rich dip combines the velvety textures of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise with the bold, melty goodness of cheddar and mozzarella, all enhanced by the savory kick of garlic, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Topped with buttery, golden panko breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch, this oven-baked masterpiece is the ultimate comfort food for game day, potlucks, or any gathering. Serve it warm with crispy crackers, tortilla chips, or slices of fresh baguette for irresistible dipping. Ready in just 45 minutes, Piggy Dip Au Gratin delivers restaurant-level flavor with minimal effort—everyone will be coming back for seconds!
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth and well-incorporated.
Crumble or chop the cooked bacon into small pieces, reserving about 2 tablespoons for garnish.
Add the chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped green onions (reserving some for garnish), garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until fully combined.
Transfer the mixture to a greased 9-inch baking dish or an oven-safe skillet, spreading it out evenly.
In a small bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with melted unsalted butter. Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the top of the dip.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the dip is bubbling around the edges.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with the reserved bacon and green onions.
Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, or sliced baguette for dipping.
Calories |
4870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 441.0 g | 565% | |
| Saturated Fat | 176.3 g | 882% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1027 mg | 342% | |
| Sodium | 6076 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 133.7 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 3023 mg | 233% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*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.