Bacon Spinach Dip

Why you will love Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip

There is no doubt that spinach articoke dip is the more common than classic spinach dips, but this dip relies on the delicious taste of family favorite bacon instead.

The combination of spinach and cream cheese with bacon provides the cheesiest, most delicious, and easy hot dip recipe that you can serve up to a party – and as a bonus its ready fairly quickly. 

The dip can easily be done with fresh slices of bacon or a saved-time method with premade or bagged real bacon.  

Ingredients

• Cream cheese – make sure the block of cream cheese is left out about 15 minutes before making the recipe so it’s softened.
• Frozen spinach – No need to thaw frozen spinach; break it apart so you can mix it. 
• Onion
• Sour cream
• Cheese – Use shredded Mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese
• Seasonings – Minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and ground black pepper
• Bacon – When busy holiday seasons come around, I love taking shortcuts and using bagged pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits. However, there is no substitute for the real thing. If you have an air fryer, air fry bacon and use fresh for the most flavor with the taste of fresh bacon grease and crispy bacon. 

How to make Hot Spinach Bacon Dip

NOTE: Preheat oven to 350. 

1. Start by adding softened and cubed cream cheese to a mixing bowl.
2. Add minced garlic and diced fresh white onion.
3. Measure and break apart frozen spinach and add to bowl.
4. Finish by adding remaining ingredients, including sour cream, 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, and mix until combined. 
5. Spread mixture into an 8×8 baking pan or large 12-inch cast-iron skillet and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese.
6. Bake for 20 minutes and remove from oven. Top with an additional bacon layer and broil for 2 minutes. Serve warm with sliced bread.

Expert Dip Tips

• Instead of bagged real bacon, crumble up ten strips of freshly cooked bacon for this recipe. 
• Want some extra flavor? Add sliced green onions, green chilies, red pepper flakes, or a little tabasco to increase the heat. 
• Reserve some extra slices of bacon to add to the top as the party dip gets eaten up. This will ensure that as this appetizer recipe gets eaten to the bottom, you can continuously sprinkle lots of generous crunchy bacon for the top layer again.
• Want to skip the sour cream? Substitute for real mayonnaise or unflavored Greek yogurt. 

Dippers for Bacon Dip

A crunch is necessary for spinach dip lovers, so toasted French bread, tortilla chips, or crackers are perfect choices.

Cheesy spinach dip is also a great dip to enjoy some vegetables, so try carrots, celery, or sliced-up bell peppers for a beautiful spread.