Best Ever Cold Bacon Dip with Cream Cheese and Sage

I’ve never met a chip I didn’t like and when paired with this Cold Bacon Dip, I crave this snack all the time!

This creamy dip is quick, easy and the addition of sage makes it perfect for fall. 

Whether you serve it as a party appetizer or save it for yourself, this easy recipe is full of flavor and ideal for dip lovers everywhere. 

This post was originally published on November 25, 2015 and has now been updated with more details to make it perfect every time.

So I have a favorite dip recipe that I stole from an old roommate. And I love it. We no longer speak but I still eat the dip.

Warm Bacon Dip is delicious too. But Cold Bacon Dip is perfect for snacking and much quicker to make. The dip is super easy to make and delightfully tasty.

Jump to:

• Why This Recipe Works
• Ingredients
• How to make Cold Bacon Dip
• Tips
• Related Recipes
• Bacon Cream Cheese Dip with Sage

Why This Recipe Works

A cream cheese-based chip dip (like this other ridiculous chip dip I make with Old Bay) is always good.

When paired with bacon and sage it becomes extra flavorful with a little more texture.

These flavors feel perfect for fall. But this truly can be made any time of year.

To eat this the right way, you must eat it with Ruffles. (Not sponsored.) Ruffles are the perfect saltiness and the perfect crunch.

But I am sure that even with just a spoon to shovel it in your pie hole you will love this Bacon Dip Recipe.

This is the perfect dip for inhaling while watching Hallmark Movies on a cool fall weekend afternoon. 

This is a great snack idea to make for chilling at home or for any kind of party.

Ingredients

• cream cheese 
• mayo
• sugar
• garlic 
• Season salt and pepper to taste
• Worcestershire sauce
• milk
• fresh sage
• bacon bits
• Ruffles chips

Mayo. Gross.

While I won’t eat it on its own, like in a sandwich, I still use it in recipes. As soon as the other ingredients mask the smell I’m totally fine. Mayo Cookies, wonderful! Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cupcakes, even better! 

When you have fresh sage and bacon bits around, well, that’s all you smell. Thank goodness. There is something about it that makes it a must-have ingredient in cold dips. 

The cream cheese also helps to make it super creamy and the one clove of garlic adds so much flavor without being overpowering. 

Worcestershire Sauce always adds a meaty richness that adds a nice depth of flavor.

Bacon bits are great on just about anything and are the lazy way to use bacon in a recipe without having to turn your kitchen into a splattered mess.

Fresh sage makes it feel perfect for holiday entertaining.

How to make Cold Bacon Dip

To a glass bowl, add cream cheese, mayo, garlic, sugar, seasoned salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.

Use a hand mixer and beat all the ingredients together until smooth.

Add the sage and bacon and mix by hand to not break them up into smaller pieces.

This cream cheese and bacon dip is super easy to make. And totally tasty.

Tips

I always forget this part but you really do want to make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. It will help to make the dip as creamy and smooth as possible. 

If you forget to set it out ahead of time, just unwrap the block of cream cheese and put it on a microwavable plate. Soften in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.

Stir to make sure the whole thing is creamy. Add 10 seconds at a time if it isn’t soft enough. Do not overheat! 

And then eat it. Eat it all up. And then play around with it. Add in other ingredients. Make it your own. 

A basic chip dip recipe can be changed up to showcase tons of different flavor combinations. 

I love this bacon and sage combo but you could also add green chiles and chili powder for a tasty treat. Or even chopped salami and pepperoncini. (Have you tried my Salami Pepperoncini Pizza yet??)

The salt and crunch from the chips make it the perfect vehicle to get that dip in your mouth.

What is your favorite dip recipe? For me, it’s a toss-up between savory recipes and dessert dips. 

Looking for even more dip recipes? Try these Tailgaiting Dips. 

And if cold dips aren’t your thing, check out this Jalapeno Popper Dip which is great when the weather cools down. It’s creamy and spicy and it’s great for a party. 

Related Recipes

• Chex Mix with Old Bay is full of crunch and flavor and a delicious snack to enjoy at a party or just watching movies.
• Check out this list of 10-Minute Holiday Appetizers that you can make quickly and get them in your mouth faster.
• Salami Chips are a one-ingredient snack idea that you can make any time you want something salty and delish.