Description
Pioneer Woman’s Bacon Cheeseburger Dip delivers classic burger flavors in a creamy, indulgent appetizer. Crispy bacon, melted cheese, and ground beef combine for an irresistible party snack you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 10 slices bacon, chopped
- 24 ounces (680 grams) ground sirloin
- 1 pound (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (227 grams) grated Cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) ketchup
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) mustard
- 4 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Base and Toppings:
- 18 frozen dinner rolls, thawed and risen
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup pickle chips
- 1 tomato, diced
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal environment for baking the dip and rolls.
- Render bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crispy and golden, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of rendered bacon fat in the pan.
- Introduce ground sirloin to the skillet with reserved bacon drippings. Season generously with 2 teaspoons of seasoned salt and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Sauté until the meat browns completely and loses its pink hue, roughly 5-6 minutes.
- Eliminate excess fat from the meat, then incorporate 1/2 cup of ketchup, 1/4 cup of mustard, and 4 dashes of Worcestershire sauce, creating a rich, tangy meat mixture.
- Spread 1 pound of softened cream cheese evenly across the bottom of a round baking dish, forming a smooth base layer.
- Distribute half of the 8 ounces of grated Cheddar cheese over the cream cheese foundation, followed by an even layer of the seasoned meat mixture.
- Scatter half of the crispy bacon pieces atop the meat, then crown with the remaining Cheddar cheese.
- Prepare dinner rolls by thawing and arranging them on a separate baking sheet. Combine 4 tablespoons of melted salted butter with 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, generously brushing this aromatic mixture over each roll.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds across the buttered rolls, ensuring even coverage.
- Simultaneously bake the dip and rolls in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, watching for bubbling cheese and golden-brown roll surfaces.
- After removing from the oven, embellish the dip with 2 tablespoons each of ketchup and mustard.
- Garnish with remaining bacon bits, 1 cup of shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup of pickle chips, and 1 diced fresh tomato for a vibrant, textured finish.
Notes
- Customize this crowd-pleasing dip by experimenting with different cheese blends or adjusting seasonings to match your taste preferences.
- Save time during party prep by preparing dip components earlier and assembling just before baking.
- Worcestershire sauce and mustard add unexpected depth and tangy complexity that elevates this appetizer beyond standard party fare.
- Fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and zesty pickle chips provide a vibrant, crunchy counterpoint to the warm, melty cheese.
- Golden garlic butter-brushed rolls become the perfect crispy vehicle for scooping up every decadent, meaty bite of this cheeseburger-inspired dip.
- Layered cream cheese and cheddar create an irresistibly creamy texture that captures the essence of a classic cheeseburger in dip form.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 982 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg