Cheeseburger Dip (With Hamburger Bun Croutons)
This easy bacon cheeseburger dip is paired with sesame seed hamburger bun croutons for the ultimate game day snack or party dip that tastes just like your favorite burger with all the fixings. It's quick to throw together even at the last minute, and hearty enough for even the hungriest guests.
Servings: 12
Calories: 354kcal
Ingredients
For The Cheeseburger Dip
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened & cubed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles (mild)
- 1 1/2 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 3/4 cup crisp, crumbled bacon
For The Hamburger Bun Croutons
- 6 sesame seed buns cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
To Make The Cheeseburger Dip
- Cook the beef in a skillet, crumbling it as it cooks, until it's all completely browned and cooked through. Drain off the grease.1 lb lean ground beef
- Add the cream cheese to the hot beef in the skillet, stirring together until evenly combined. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.1 8 oz pkg cream cheese
- Add the sour cream, cheese, tomatoes, relish, and bacon. Stir everything together until the mixture's evenly combined.1 cup sour cream, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles (mild), 1 1/2 tbsp dill pickle relish, 3/4 cup crisp, crumbled bacon
- Transfer the cheeseburger dip to an oven safe 8x8 inch baking dish and use a spatula to spread it out in an even layer.
- Bake the dip at 350° for 20-25 minutes, or until hot & bubbly.
To Make The Hamburger Bun Croutons
- Add the cubed buns to a mixing bowl, then drizzle with olive oil. Toss to evenly combine.6 sesame seed buns, 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Spread the croutons out in an even layer on a baking dish, then bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes- stirring halfway through, and just until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the dip warm, with croutons on the side.
Notes
- For easier clean up, spray the baking dish with non stick spray before adding the dip to it.
- Don't have pickle relish? Mince up some dill pickles and use them instead.
- Like things extra cheesy? Sprinkle some extra shredded cheddar on top before baking.
- Don't have ground beef? You can substitute ground sausage or even ground turkey.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 2mg