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    Maple Bacon Dip

    Modified: Oct 17, 2023 Published: Dec 31, 2021 by Nicole Durham This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    5 from 3 votes

    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!

    Recipe: $3.99 | Per Serving: $0.99 | Servings: 4

    maple bacon dip in a bowl topped with cooked bacon and a plate.

    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 This Recipe Works
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions for Maple Bacon Dip
    • 📖 Air Fryer Bacon
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • ❤️ More Delicious Appetizer Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍯 Why This Recipe Works

    1. 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.
    2. 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.
    3. 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

    ingredients needed to make bacon maple dip.

    Ingredient Notes:

    Bacon slices- You will need sliced bacon for this recipe. You can use flavored bacon like maple or hardwood smoked bacon, but we love the hickory bacon flavor with this sweet dip.

    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.

    For specific ingredients and measurements, please see the recipe card below.

    🔪 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.

    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!

    maple bacon dip in a bowl topped with crumbled bacon.

    📖 Air Fryer Bacon

    Air Fryer Caramelized Bacon. If desired you can cook your bacon in the air fryer! Place a piece of foil down and rub both sides of the bacon in brown sugar and maple syrup (just half of each). Then take the bacon and place it into the air fryer. Cook at 370 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until crispy.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    This dip is best served cold.

    Make sure to cover the bottom of your baking sheet with foil for an easier cleanup.

    You will make about 2 cups worth of dip out of this dip recipe.

    ⏲️ Make Ahead Instructions

    You can make this maple bacon cream cheese in advance. Simply make it and keep it stored well covered in the fridge. It should be good for up to 4 days but tastes best when made up to 48 hours in advance because the flavors have longer to develop.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    What goes well with this dip?

    This maple bacon dip goes really well with fruit like sliced apples, graham crackers, Eggo waffles, Club Crackers, and Ritz crackers too!

    Why is my bacon not crisp?

    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.

    Can I cook my bacon on the stovetop?

    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.

    a bowl of bacon dip.

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    If you tried this Maple Bacon Dip, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and share your feedback in the 📝 comments section below. I would truly appreciate it!

    📖 Recipe

    a bowl filled with maple bacon dip.
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    5 from 3 votes

    Maple Bacon Dip

    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!
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 605kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.99 / Serving $0.99
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    • Wire Rack
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    • Aluminum Foil

    Ingredients

    • 6 slices bacon ($0.60)
    • ¼ cup brown sugar ($0.11)
    • ¼ cup maple syrup ($0.16)
    • 8 ounce cream cheese, softened ($1.86)
    • ½ cup butter ($0.99)
    • ¾ cups powdered sugar ($0.27)
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    Instructions

    • 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.
    • Cream together the cream cheese, butter and powdered sugar in a medium sized mixing bowl until smooth.
    • Add in the remaining brown sugar and maple syrup
    • 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.
    • Cover and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
    • Serve with sliced apples, crackers, chips, etc. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Prepare the dip in advance and store it covered in the fridge. It yields about 2 cups and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
    • Best served chilled, it pairs well with sliced apples, mini Eggo waffles, graham crackers, club crackers, and Ritz crackers.
    • Line the baking sheet with foil for easier cleanup before placing the wire rack on top.
    • Adjust bacon cook time, if needed, based on thickness and cut, up to 35 minutes.
    • For air fryer: Rub bacon with brown sugar and maple syrup, then air fry at 370°F for 8-10 minutes until crispy.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 393mg | Potassium: 149mg | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 1471IU | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author Nicole Durham
    Course Appetizer, brunch, spreads
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
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