This bacon jam dip is perfect for any gathering. A thick, rich cream cheese dip is loaded with smoky, sweet bacon jam, caramelized onions, and spicy jalapeno everything bagel seasoning for a flavor explosion in every bite.
When it comes to appetizers for parties or big game gatherings, dips are always the way to go. They’re so versatile and easy that they get you back to the game, tasty food in tow.
I love serving everything from meaty smoked pulled pork queso to cool, creamy avocado dip, and everything in between.
Now, I’ve added a dip to my rotation that combines all the good stuff – sweet, savory, and spicy. This dip is easy to make and boasts complex flavor, making it perfect for any gathering.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Limited Ingredients: It only takes a handful of ingredients to make this dip.
- So Easy: This semi-homemade dip uses both a pre-made jam and a seasoning blend, making it incredibly easy.
- Customizable: You can easily adjust this recipe to make it your own.
- Versatile: This dip is great with your favorite dippers, but it’s also an excellent spread on bagels, bread, or even toast for breakfast or brunch.
Key Ingredients
You’ll find a full list of ingredients along with their exact amounts in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Cream Cheese: This is the smooth, creamy base for your dip.
- Better Than Bacon Jam: This jam is sweet and smoky with tons of bacon flavor.
- Jalapeno Everything Bagel Seasoning: This blend gives you all the savory, aromatic goodness of bagel seasoning with a kick of heat.
Variations
- Thinner Dip: For a thinner dip, substitute ⅓ to ½ of the cream cheese with sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt.
- Onions: Use yellow or sweet onions for the best caramelized flavor.
- Mild: Use regular everything bagel seasoning instead of the jalapeno variety.
- Bacon Jam: Better Than Bacon Jam is my go-to, but you can use any bacon jam variety you can find.
- Extra Spicy: Use a bacon jam with jalapeno for even more heat.
How to Make Bacon Jam Dip with Caramelized Onions
Step 1: Caramelize the onions over medium heat and set aside.
Step 2: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Then, mix in the jam, followed by the onions and seasonings.
Step 3: To serve with toast, drizzle thin baguette slices with olive oil and bake until lightly toasted.
Step 4: Top with the jam and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Fully soften your cream cheese for the richest, creamiest texture. Chilled cream cheese often leaves the dip feeling grainy.
- Keep your heat at medium when cooking the onions. You want them to cook slowly to ensure they caramelize without burning.
- It’s important to use a yellow or sweet onion in this recipe. Their higher sugar content creates a much better caramelized flavor.
- This spread is best when served warm or at room temperature, but it’s still tasty when cold!
Bacon Jam Dip with Caramelized Onions FAQs
Bacon jam dip is a sweet and savory appetizer that combines a rich, creamy cheese base with bacon jam, caramelized onions, and seasonings.
Of course, it makes an excellent dip. However, it can also be used as a sandwich spread or brushed onto meats to add flavor and moisture.
This dip can be served cold, at room temperature, or warm. It’s delicious in all scenarios.
This dip will last for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Tasty Pairings for This Dip
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Bacon Jam Dip with Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
- 9 ounce Better Than Good Bacon Jam
- 16 ounce cream cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced small
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons jalapeno everything bagel seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 French baguette, sliced thin
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add diced onions.
- Cook the onions until they are caramelized, stirring frequently.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Add the bacon jam and stir to combine.
- Next, add caramelized onions and seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or just until lightly toasted.
- Dip slices in bacon jam mixture or spread the dip over sliced baguettes, and enjoy!
Notes
- Fully soften your cream cheese for the richest, creamiest texture. Chilled cream cheese often leaves the dip feeling grainy.
- Keep your heat at medium when cooking the onions. You want them to cook slowly to ensure they caramelize without burning.
- It’s important to use a yellow or sweet onion in this recipe. Their higher sugar content creates a much better caramelized flavor.
- This spread is best when served warm or at room temperature, but it’s still tasty when cold!
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Oooh this is my new favorite dip! I love caramelized onions but the combo with bacon is so delicious. Definitely give this go you will not be disappointed!
Tried it last night and it turned out amazing. The onions add so much flavor!
I made this as a dip for my husband for veggies. He loved it! He asked me to keep the ingredients on hand because this is something he will be asking for often. Easy to make as well.
This is great stuff. I love the combination of sweet and heat with the smokiness of the bacon.
This is fully awesome! I actually put this on my burger last night. DEE-licious.