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Bacon Cheeseburger Queso Dip – The Ultimate Game-Day Comfort

Bacon Cheeseburger Queso Dip

Juicy beef and smoky bacon swirled into molten cheddar and mozzarella—game-day’s ultimate crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20
  • ½ lb thick-cut bacon cooked & crumbled
  • 1 cup sharp white cheddar shredded
  • 1 cup low-moisture mozzarella shredded
  • ½ cup full-fat cream cheese
  • ½ cup full-fat sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk warmed
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning or homemade mix
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Sturdy tortilla chips for serving

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet
  • saucepan
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Cook bacon until crisp, drain, and crumble.
  2. Brown ground beef in same skillet. Drain completely. Stir in taco seasoning, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute.
  3. In a clean saucepan, melt cream cheese over low heat. Whisk in sour cream and milk until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in cheddar and mozzarella in 3 batches until melted.
  5. Gently fold in beef and bacon. Let rest 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer to cast iron skillet, garnish with parsley and extra bacon. Serve hot with chips.

Notes

Always drain beef thoroughly to prevent greasy dip.
Add cheese off heat to keep it smooth and creamy.
Store leftovers up to 3 days in the fridge.
Reheat slowly with a splash of milk—never boil.