Zesty Bacon Parmesan Dip

Zesty Bacon Parmesan Dip

In my opinion, great dips make for a great party.  Chips and dip are consummate party food.  Dips like this bacon Parmesan dip make a party. Personally, I can't imagine planning hors d'oeuvres without several to offer my guests for easy snacking. People love lingering around the dip table, and I have to  confess, I do too. Dips provide small bites, which encourage conversation, and make for easy portable snacking.

Helpful Tips for Making Parmesan Dip

• I highly recommend cooking your own bacon for this recipe. My preferred method is baking it in the oven. See how to oven fry bacon using the oven technique here.
• Chill this dip for at least 4 hours before serving. Even better if it's made the day before you plan on serving it.
• Garnish with additional bacon crumbles, grated Parmesan cheese and chopped green onion or chives just before serving, if desired.
• This bacon lovers dip, is equally delicious when served with fresh raw vegetables, herb crackers, pita chips or toasted garlic bread rounds.
• This recipe makes about 2 cups and easily doubles if you need a larger batch.
• Other delicious dip recipes you may enjoy are my recipes for Million Dollar Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip and Homemade French Onion Dip.
• You may also enjoy this Bean Dip recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Porcelain Chip and Dip Server
• Mixing Bowls
• Whisks
• Parmesan Cheese Grater and Citrus Zester

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Zesty Bacon Parmesan Dip

Prep Time15 mins

Chill time4 hrs

Total Time4 hrs 15 mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon-dip-recipe, bacon-parmesan-dip-recipe

Servings: 2 cups

Calories: 1271kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, cooled
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 0.6 oz package dry Zesty Italian Salad Dressing mix
• ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper optional
• ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• chives or green onion finely chopped for garnishing

Instructions

• In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, dressing mix, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
• By hand mix in bacon and Parmesan cheese. Place into an airtight container and chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
• Garnish with additional bacon crumbles, grated Parmesan cheese and chopped chives or green onion just before serving with vegetables, crackers, crostini or pita chips.
• Store leftovers chilled for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1batch | Calories: 1271kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 127g | Saturated Fat: 32g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 55g | Monounsaturated Fat: 35g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1545mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 768IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 362mg | Iron: 1mg

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