baked cheesy bacon

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These Baked Cheesy Bacon Bites (or a savory cheesy bacon pull-apart bread / dip) combine crispy, smoky bacon, rich melted cheese, and a warm, golden crust.

Since “baked cheesy bacon” can refer to a few different crowd-pleasing favorites, here is a quick guide to making a Cheesy Bacon Biscuit Bake—using the same quick drop-biscuit method to turn your cheddar biscuits into a loaded bacon meal—alongside a couple of other popular ideas!

Option 1: Loaded Cheesy Bacon Drop Biscuits

Take the Cheddar Bay style to the next level by baking crispy bacon directly into the dough.

Ingredients:

  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 batch of the Cheddar Bay biscuit dough (using the recipe above)
  • Extra ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare your dry and wet biscuit ingredients as usual, but gently fold the crumbled bacon in right along with the cheddar cheese and buttermilk.
  3. Drop 1/4-cup portions onto the baking sheet.
  4. Sprinkle a little extra cheddar cheese and a pinch of bacon on top of each scoop.
  5. Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden, then brush with the garlic-melted butter mixture.

Option 2: Quick Cheesy Bacon Dip

If you meant a hot, bubbly, oven-baked dip to serve with crackers or bread:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup sour cream or mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for the top)
  • 6-8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
How to make:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, half the bacon, half the green onions, garlic, and cheddar cheese.
  3. Spread into a small greased baking dish and top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
  4. Bake for 15–20 minutes until hot and bubbly, then serve warm with crackers, pretzel bites, or bread.

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