Best snacks: Bacon cheeseburger dip in the crock pot recipe (Video)

Bacon cheeseburger dip made in the crock pot is a delicious and easy snack to make anytime. It can be a little rich, so you may not want to make it all the time.

Bacon cheeseburger dip in the crock pot is easier to eat than bacon cheeseburgers, but just as tasty. If you have picky eaters, they will love this crock pot bacon cheeseburger dip, and they may even ask for more.

You will need a 3 to 4-quart crock pot or slow cooker for this bacon cheeseburger dip recipe. If you have a 6 to 6½-quart crock pot or slow cooker, you can double this recipe, especially if you are expecting a large crowd for your Super Bowl Sunday party.

Ground turkey and turkey bacon may be substituted in this slow cooker bacon cheeseburger dip recipe, if desired. You can also substitute reduced fat cream cheese to save calories without compromising the flavor.

Serve bacon cheeseburger dip with an assortment of raw vegetables, crackers, pretzels and bagel chips.

Crock pot bacon cheeseburger dip for Super Bowl crowd

Ingredients for bacon cheeseburger dip in the crock pot:

  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • 1 pound 85% to 90% lean ground beef
  • 2 packages (8-ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
  • 3 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 cans (10-ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Assorted vegetables: celery and carrot sticks, broccoli and cauliflower florets, green and red bell pepper strips
  • Assorted crackers, pretzels and bagel chips

How to make bacon cheeseburger dip in the crock pot:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; reserve 2 Tablespoons bacon for garnish.
  • In same skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese, shredded cheese, tomatoes and crumbled bacon until well mixed and cheese starts to melt.
  • Pour mixture into 3 to 4-quart slow cooker or crock pot. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until hot and bubbly.
  • Stir parsley into dip. Sprinkle with reserved bacon for garnish.
  • Keep the bacon cheeseburger dip on low heat setting to serve. Serve the bacon cheeseburger dip with assorted vegetables, crackers, pretzels and bagel chips.

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