Cheesy Beef and Bacon Dip
Serves 6
Cheesy Beef and Bacon Dip - made with 1 lb ground beef, 0.5 lb cooked bacon, crumbled, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 0.5 cup cream cheese, 0.5 cup sour cream, and more.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 0.5 lb cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup cream cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup milk
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips, for dipping
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until entirely browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Season the Meat: Lower the heat slightly and add the taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to the browned beef. Stir well until the meat is thoroughly coated, then set aside.
- Build the Sauce Base: In a separate medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cream cheese. Once smooth, whisk in the sour cream and milk, stirring constantly until the mixture is uniform and silky.
- Melt the Cheeses: Gradually add the shredded cheddar and mozzarella to the cream mixture, stirring continuously until all of the cheese has fully melted into a thick, smooth sauce.
- Combine Everything: Fold the seasoned beef and crumbled bacon into the warm cheese sauce. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, stirring well to distribute everything evenly.
- Serve: Transfer the dip to a warm bowl or skillet and serve immediately alongside plenty of tortilla chips.