By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 16, 2025
Cheeseburger Dip is my favorite dip recipe to celebrate Memorial Day and the Fourth of July! This bacon cheeseburger dip is loaded with bacon, Swiss, cheddar, hamburger, and everything else that makes cheeseburgers one of America’s favorite foods!
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5-Star Review
“Back to report that I made this for a BBQ this weekend and it received rave reviews! It tasted like a mouthful of McDonald’s – in the best way possible! SO YUM!!” – SaraLily
Easy Cheeseburger Dip Recipe
I’m a total sucker for cheeseburgers, so I couldn’t resist turning my favorite flavors into a creamy, shareable dip—and let me tell you, this Bacon Cheeseburger Dip is everything I hoped for and more. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, smoky bacon, melty cheese, and all the classic burger fixings, it tastes just like your favorite patty, but in dip form. It’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or anytime I want that indulgent cheeseburger flavor without firing up the grill. Trust me: once you dig in, you’ll understand exactly why I’m obsessed.
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- ▢ ¾ lb. lean ground beef use ground turkey, chicken, or pork for a lighter option, or use crumbled bacon for a smoky flavor.
- ▢ 2 cloves garlic
- ▢ ½ cup chopped onion
- ▢ 16 oz. low-fat cream cheese (2 bricks)
- ▢ 1 cup low-fat sour cream
- ▢ ½ cup light mayo
- ▢ 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ▢ 1 cup freshly shredded Swiss cheese
- ▢ 1 cup bacon crumbles fully cooked
- ▢ ¼ cup chopped bread and butter pickles optional
- ▢ ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ▢ ¾ cup chopped cherry tomatoes or pico de gallo
- ▢ ketchup and mustard optional, for garnish
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Brown the ground beef and garlic in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Crumble as you brown. About halfway through, add in the onion and stir to combine. When the beef is fully cooked and the onion is translucent and fragrant, drain of any excess oil and set aside. ¾ lb. lean ground beef, 2 cloves garlic, ½ cup chopped onion
- In a high powered blender, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and both cheeses. Pulse until combined. 16 oz. low-fat cream cheese, 1 cup low-fat sour cream, ½ cup light mayo, 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup freshly shredded Swiss cheese
- Pour cream cheese mixture into a large bowl and stir in the beef, bacon, pickles, cilantro, and tomatoes. 1 cup bacon crumbles, ¼ cup chopped bread and butter pickles, ½ cup chopped cilantro, ¾ cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- Pour mixture into a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melty.
- Serve hot, garnished with ketchup and mustard, with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping. ketchup and mustard
Equipment
- High Powered Blender
- 2-Quart Baking Dish
Becky’s Tips
- I like to use lean beef (85-90%) , but you use any beef since we’re draining off the excess fat.
- Make the dip in a slow cooker by layering the ingredients and cooking on low heat for a few hours.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Cheeseburger Dip Step by Step
Get the oven going and prepare a baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
Cook the ground beef: Brown ¾ lb. ground beef and 2 cloves garlic in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Crumble as you brown. About halfway through, add ½ cup onion and stir to combine. When the beef is fully cooked and the onion is translucent and fragrant, drain of any excess oil and set aside.
Combine ingredients in a blender : In a high powered blender, combine 16 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, ½ cup mayo, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and 1 cup Swiss cheese. Pulse until combined.
Combine cheese and meat: Pour cream cheese mixture into a large bowl and stir in the beef, 1 cup bacon crumbles, ¼ cup pickles, ½ cup cilantro, and ¾ cup tomatoes.
Transfer to baking dish : Pour mixture into a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
Bake: Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melty.
Variations
Feel free to add your favorite burger toppings to this dip. Here are some fun ways to make it unique:
- Use ground turkey for a turkey cheeseburger dip.
- Try adding frizzled onion, barbecue sauce , and diced avocado for a cowboy burger dip.
- Add caramelized onions and use all Swiss cheese for caramelized onion and Swiss burger dip.
- Drizzle with burger sauce to take it to the next level.
- Use pimento cheese to make pimento cheeseburger dip.
How to Store
You can make cheeseburger dip ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to serve. It can also be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Store leftover cheeseburger dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat covered with foil in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or in a crockpot set on low heat for about 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until heated through. I do not recommend freezing this dip.
Serving Suggestions
This cheeseburger dip is delicious served with crunchy tortilla chips , pita chips, homemade crackers , or crostini. You can also dip fresh veggies, like carrots, celery, broccoli, and cauliflower, for a healthier option. If you’re a pickle lover like me, these refrigerator pickles or fried pickles are also a great option!
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Cheeseburger Dip
Equipment
- High Powered Blender
- 2-Quart Baking Dish
Ingredients
- ¾ lb. lean ground beef use ground turkey, chicken, or pork for a lighter option, or use crumbled bacon for a smoky flavor.
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 16 oz. low-fat cream cheese (2 bricks)
- 1 cup low-fat sour cream
- ½ cup light mayo
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup freshly shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 cup bacon crumbles fully cooked
- ¼ cup chopped bread and butter pickles optional
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ¾ cup chopped cherry tomatoes or pico de gallo
- ketchup and mustard optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Brown the ground beef and garlic in a medium skillet set over medium-high heat. Crumble as you brown. About halfway through, add in the onion and stir to combine. When the beef is fully cooked and the onion is translucent and fragrant, drain of any excess oil and set aside. ¾ lb. lean ground beef, 2 cloves garlic, ½ cup chopped onion
- In a high powered blender, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and both cheeses. Pulse until combined. 16 oz. low-fat cream cheese, 1 cup low-fat sour cream, ½ cup light mayo, 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup freshly shredded Swiss cheese
- Pour cream cheese mixture into a large bowl and stir in the beef, bacon, pickles, cilantro, and tomatoes. 1 cup bacon crumbles, ¼ cup chopped bread and butter pickles, ½ cup chopped cilantro, ¾ cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- Pour mixture into a prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and melty.
- Serve hot, garnished with ketchup and mustard, with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh veggies for dipping. ketchup and mustard
Video
Notes
- I like to use lean beef (85-90%) , but you use any beef since we’re draining off the excess fat.
- Make the dip in a slow cooker by layering the ingredients and cooking on low heat for a few hours.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
