This maple bacon dip is a perfect blend of sweet and savory goodness in every bite. Homemade caramelized bacon, maple syrup, and rich cream cheese come together like never before. Serve this dip as an appetizer or for brunch!
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Who wouldn't enjoy a delicious bite of this bacon breakfast dip? It's soooo gosh darn tasty and addicting.
While I normally opt for a sweeter dip like Peanut Butter Yogurt Fruit Dip or Creamy Vanilla Fruit Dip, I love the salty sweet combination in this dip more. With so much flavor in every bowl, it's hard to resist eating it with a spoon.
It's a flavor-packed creation that brings together the irresistible combination of crispy bacon and sweet maple syrup, resulting in a creamy, dreamy dip that's perfect for snacking or party appetizers.
This dip works well with everything, from potato chips to apple slices, delivering a one-of-a-kind flavor experience that's bound to make your taste buds do a happy dance.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It tastes great with anything. This maple cream cheese dip is perfect for serving up at brunch with fresh fruits or waffle dippers. It's also just as incredible with salty butter crackers like Ritz.
- Great for any occasion. Serve it up whenever you want or use it as a snack while tailgating during the game. There's no wrong time for this tasty brunch dip.
- It's easy to make. Minimal ingredients and simple steps make this dip recipe one of our favorites. (It's as easy as our Smoked Trout Dip and our Guacamole Without Cilantro).
🛒 Ingredients
Bacon slices- Use standard sliced bacon. Maple, hickory, or hardwood-smoked all work well.
Cream cheese- This will be the rich and creamy base of the recipe. If you have more cream cheese on hand, try making some delicious Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate.
Powdered sugar- Add some sweetness without changing the consistency by using a smooth powdered sugar.
Brown sugar- Brown sugar will help to caramelize the bacon and add a nice depth of flavor.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use Store-Brand Bacon. Once the bacon is caramelized with brown sugar and maple, no one can tell the difference, save a few dollars without sacrificing flavor.
Buy Cream Cheese in Bulk Packs. A 2-pack is almost always cheaper per block, and cream cheese lasts weeks in the fridge.
Choose Affordable Dippers. Stretch this dip further by serving it with low-cost options like apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, or store-brand crackers.
🥄 Instructions for Maple Bacon Dip
Step 1: On a foil lined baking sheet with a metal wire rack on top, lay down your bacon slices and top with half of the brown sugar and maple syrup. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes.
Air Fryer Bacon. If you'd rather caramelize the bacon in the air fryer, rub both sides with brown sugar and maple syrup (using half of each). Place on foil and air fry at 370°F for 8-10 minutes, until crispy.
Step 2: Cream together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar in a medium sized mixing bowl until smooth.
Step 3: Add in the remaining brown sugar and maple syrup
Step 4: When the bacon is cooked, cut it into small pieces and add to the bowl of cream cheese, reserving a few pieces for garnishing the top of the dip.
Step 5: Cover and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
Serve with sliced apples, crackers, chips, etc. Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
Serve Chilled. This dip tastes best cold, the flavors deepen as it chills.
Line the Pan. Foil on the baking sheet makes cleanup effortless.
Yield. You'll get about 2 cups of dip, perfect for parties or brunch.
❄️ Storage and Make Ahead
Storage: Keep Maple Bacon Dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Make Ahead: Prepare 24-48 hours in advance for the best flavor, the bacon and maple meld beautifully as it chills.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve this maple bacon dip with fresh apple slices, graham crackers, Ritz, pretzels, or waffle pieces. It also pairs wonderfully alongside other sweet-and-salty appetizers.
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❓ Maple Bacon Dip FAQs
This maple bacon dip goes really well with fruit like sliced apples, graham crackers, Eggo waffles, Club Crackers, and Ritz crackers too!
If your bacon isn't crispy after 15 minutes then you probably used a thicker cut than I did. Increase the baking time by another 15-20 minutes, checking on it every 5 minutes or so until done.
Absolutely! While I love the air fryer method and the oven-baked bacon, you can just as easily cook it on the stovetop if preferred.
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📖 Recipe
Maple Bacon Dip
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon - ($0.60)
Candied Bacon
- ¼ cup brown sugar - ($0.11)
- ¼ cup maple syrup - ($0.16)
Cream Cheese Dip
- 1 brick (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened - ($1.86)
- ½ cup unsalted butter - ($0.99)
- ¾ cups powdered sugar - ($0.27)
Instructions
- Bake bacon. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the bacon slices on the rack and drizzle with half of the brown sugar and maple syrup. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until caramelized and cooked to your liking.
- Mix dip base. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Finish bacon. Remove the bacon from the oven, let cool slightly, then chop into small pieces. Reserve a small handful for garnish.
- Combine. Add the chopped bacon and the remaining brown sugar and maple syrup to the cream cheese mixture. Stir until fully combined.
- Chill and serve. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with reserved bacon before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead. Dip can be prepared up to 4 days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Serving ideas. Pairs well with sliced apples, crackers, chips, graham crackers, or mini waffles.
- Bacon tips. Cooking time may vary depending on bacon thickness; adjust as needed.
- Air fryer option. Toss bacon with brown sugar and maple syrup and air fry at 370°F for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp.
Nutritional Information
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