Maple Bourbon and Bacon Dip

This Maple Bourbon and Bacon Dip needs to be on the menu at your next party. I’ve been looking for a good dip to make where I can incorporate my favorite flavors, bourbon and bacon. And this combo of cream cheese, maple, bourbon, brown sugar and bacon created the ultimate backyard BBQ dip. Summer, tailgating or the holidays, it will work all year round.

Sweet, savory and salty, is it desert or an appetizer? Serve this creamy delight with biscuits, pretzels, veggies or fruit.

Check out my smoked dip recipes for more inspiration. For some heat, try my easy jalapeno popper dip. For a more savory dip, try my smoked cheesesteak dip.

Ingredient List for the Maple Bourbon and Bacon Dip

• Cream cheese: creamy base for the the dip.

• Butter: adds richness to the recipe.

• Maple syrup: use natural maple syrup and not the breakfast kind.

• Brown sugar: adds a caramel flavor to the dip.

• Powdered sugar: provides sweetness and smooth consistency.

• Bacon: grilled and candied strips for a savory and salty crunch.

• Seasoning: I used maple bourbon seasoning to add more of that savory taste and counterbalance the sweetness of the sugar.

Crisp up the bacon

The only ingredient that needs to be cooked in this Maple Bourbon and Bacon Dip is the bacon.

Not only did I crisp it up on the grill, but I candied it as well.

For this recipe, I used a thick but bacon. It has more meat and adds more chew in the dip.

Start by laying down a few strips of bacon on a wire rack. Brush a thin layer of pure maple syrup on each strip and season with a maple bourbon rub.

Preheat the grill to a medium 350 heat and cook until the bacon is crispy.

Let’s make a Maple Bourbon and Bacon Dip

This dip has the perfect balance of sweet and salty. It can be enjoyed as a desert, served as an appetizer or both! Who cares! It’s so good, you’ll want to eat it all day long.

In a mixing bowl, add room temperature cream cheese and butter, powdered sugar, maple syrup, brown sugar and Dad’s Maple Bourbon seasoning to balance all the sweetness.

With a mixer, mix the ingredients together until you get a smooth creamy texture.

Next, cut up the candied bacon into small pieces. Drop 3/4 of it in the dip and mix it in with a spoon. Use the remaining bacon to decorate the top and serve with Biscoff biscuits or sliced fruit. Enjoy!

How to store the dip.

If you are making this dip in advance, make sure to keep it in the fridge covered. Before serving, let it get to room temperature before serving.

Alternative uses for the Maple Bourbon and Bacon Dip

One delicious alternative for the maple bourbon and bacon dip is to enjoy it at breakfast. Spread this sweet and savory delight on a perfectly toasted bagel and thank me later.

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