Food and Recipes Dish Dips Hot Bacon And Swiss Dip Will Be Devoured In Minutes 5.0 (3) 2 Reviews Super savory bacon and Swiss dip sings with lots of smoky notes from the bacon and smoked almonds. It's a very rich and creamy dip, too, from the combination of cream cheese and mayonnaise. Plus, the freshly shredded Swiss cheese adds a sweet and mildly nutty flavor that balances out the dip. Add a salty chip or cracker, and you have the perfect party dip. Our Test Kitchen found this tasted especially good with bell peppers. By Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is a chef and recipe developer in the Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. She's an expert in menu development, intimate and high-volume dinner services. She's versed in food safety, restaurant management, testing, tasting, and dietary restrictions. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on August 10, 2024 Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen Recipe tested by Southern Living Test Kitchen The Southern Living Test Kitchen has been publishing recipes since 1970, four years after the first issue of Southern Living Magazine appeared on newsstands. The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more about the Southern Living Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Ingredients Cooking spray 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened 6 oz. Swiss cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 cup mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. black pepper 4 small scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup), plus more for garnish 3/4 cup chopped cooked bacon (from 8 slices), divided 1/4 cup smoked almonds or pecans, coarsely chopped Crackers, chips, and assorted vegetables Directions Prepare oven and baking dish: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Combine cheeses and mayo: Stir together cream cheese, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Add scallions and bacon: Fold scallions and 1/2 cup of the bacon into cream cheese mixture in bowl. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, and spread in an even layer. Top with remaining 1/4 cup bacon. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Bake: Bake in preheated oven until bubbling around edges, 12 to 15 minutes. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Add toppings: Sprinkle with smoked almonds, and garnish with additional scallions. Serve with crackers, chips, or assorted vegetables. Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Rate It Print