Warm Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

Name: Warm Blue Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices hickory smoked bacon, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 cup blue cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; 2 tablespoons almonds, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped; cracker, for dipping; assorted fresh vegetable, for dipping

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes or until nearly crisp.
3
Drain bacon; wipe skillet dry.
4
Return bacon to skillet; add garlic and cook over medium heat until bacon is crisp, about 3 minutes, making sure garlic doesn't burn.
5
Drain on paper towels.
6
With mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth.
7
Add cream; beat well.
8
Fold in bacon, garlic, blue cheese and chives.
9
Transfer to a 2-cup baking dish.
10
Sprinkle top evenly with almonds.
11
Bake until heated through and brown on top, 25-30 minutes.
12
Sprinkle with parsley.
13
Serve with crackers, bread and/or vegetables.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices hickory smoked bacon, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Warm Blue Cheese Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Warm Blue Cheese Dip

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Variations & substitutions

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