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Cooked beef and bacon are folded into a warm four-dairy cheese base. Low heat keeps the dip smooth enough for scooping.
Ingredients and measurements
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish; Tortilla chips for dipping
Preparation and cooking
- Stage 1
Brown beef to 160°F, drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Stage 2
Warm cream cheese, sour cream and milk gently in a saucepan, stirring until smooth. Add cheddar and mozzarella gradually over low heat.
- Stage 3
Fold in cooked beef and cooked bacon. Taste before adding salt, since bacon and seasoning already contribute it.
- Stage 4
Serve hot with chips and parsley. If holding for a party, keep hot rather than leaving the pot cooling on the table.
Strong heat can separate the dairy and leave an oily layer. Warm slowly and stir the bottom.
Why avoid a hard boil?
Stir over gentle heat and add a small splash of milk if needed; adjust in small amounts.
What if it thickens?
Refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly in shallow containers at 40°F or below, within two hours or one hour above 90°F. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F; keep cold dishes chilled.
Storage and serving
For more recipes to serve alongside, see healthy cowboy caviar salad or chicken buttered noodles. Use that recipe’s own quantities rather than mixing formulas.
Recipe source and alternatives
This is an editorial revision of the archived formula with clarified preparation and original troubleshooting notes. A Pinch Of Lemon has not kitchen-tested this version. The linked reference supports food-safety guidance only, not the entire recipe. Photographs are illustrative. Reference: FoodSafety.gov cooking-temperature guidance.
Common Questions About This Recipe
- Why avoid a hard boil?
Strong heat can separate the dairy and leave an oily layer. Warm slowly and stir the bottom.
- What if it thickens?
Stir over gentle heat and add a small splash of milk if needed; adjust in small amounts.