hot bacon cheese spread

Name: Hot Bacon Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) round bread loaf, uncut; 1 pound(s) bacon, cooked crisp; 8 ounce(s) shredded Colby/Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup(s) Parmesan cheese; 1 cup(s) mayonnaise; 1 small onion, minced

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Debbe Guster

Orrville, OH

Updated on Nov 12, 2025

I made this recipe for our Christmas Eve party. I set it down and went to hang my coat up, and when I got back, half of it was gone. They loved it and asked for it every year. Hope you enjoy it.

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Hot Bacon Cheese Spread on a platter with bread.

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After one bite, we could see why this hot bacon cheese spread is so popular. Warm and super cheesy, there are bits of bacon in every bite, adding a wonderful smoky flavor. Onions add a nice pop of sweetness next to the savory Colby Jack cheese and bacon. Preparing it in a bread bowl makes for a pretty presentation and slightly elevates this simple dip for the holidays. Make sure to have crackers handy for dipping because you'll want to enjoy every last bit of this hot bacon dip.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

16 ounces round bread loaf, uncut
1 pound bacon, cooked crisp
8 ounces shredded Colby/Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 small onion, minced

How To Make hot bacon cheese spread

Test Kitchen Tips

We had a little too much filling. We baked the extra in a ramekin until hot, and the top was golden brown.

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut a lid off the top of the bread and hollow out the center, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell. Cut removed bread into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl. Spoon into the hollowed bread shell.
Step 3

Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Step 4

Serve hot. You can reheat in the microwave if needed. You may need to have some crackers on hand. We never have enough bread left over.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 615kcal, carbohydrates: 26g, cholesterol: 81mg, fat: 43g, fiber: 1g, protein: 30g, saturated fat: 14g, sodium: 1474mg, sugar: 3g, unsaturated fat: 29g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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