Maple Bacon Cheese Dip Recipe

Maple Bacon Cheese Dip with sweet, smoky bacon and creamy, rich cheese, accented by hints of brown sugar and smooth maple syrup, perfect for any gathering.

June Arthurs
June 24, 2025
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Maple Bacon Cheese Dip

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Prepare the Bacon

Line a baking sheet with foil and place a metal wire rack on top. Lay bacon slices on the rack and sprinkle with half of the brown sugar and maple syrup.

Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.

Make the Cream Cheese Mixture

In a medium mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.

Stir in the remaining brown sugar and maple syrup.

Combine and Chill

Once the bacon is cooked, chop it into small pieces.

Fold most of the bacon into the cream cheese mixture, keeping a few pieces aside for garnish.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve

Serve the dip with sliced apples, crackers, chips, or your preferred dippers. Enjoy!

Maple Bacon Cheese Dip

Maple Bacon Cheese Dip with sweet, smoky bacon and creamy, rich cheese, accented by hints of brown sugar and smooth maple syrup, perfect for any gathering.
prep time10 minutes
cook time15 minutes
resting or cooling time30 minutes
total time55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with foil and place a metal wire rack on top. Lay bacon on the rack and sprinkle with half of the brown sugar and maple syrup.
  • Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
  • Blend the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth.
  • Stir in the remaining brown sugar and maple syrup.
  • Once bacon is cooked, chop it into small pieces.
  • Fold most bacon into the cream cheese mixture, keeping a few pieces for garnish.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve with sliced apples, crackers, chips, or your preferred dippers. Enjoy!