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    Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip

    Nov 18, 2019 · Leave a Comment

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    This Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip is perfect for entertaining! Creamy Gouda gets paired with spicy serranos and smoky bacon for one delicious dip.

    Spicy guoda bacon dip in a skillet on a platter surrounded by pork rinds and vegetable sticks.

    Thank you Castello Cheese for sponsoring this Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip recipe. Castello Cheese makes entertaining easy with its range of flavors.

    This Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip has become one of our favorites that we tweak year after year. To be completely honest, the savory dips are probably our favorite part of holiday parties and get-togethers. The cheesy goodness with crackers or fresh vegetables, man we could make a meal just off dips alone. It’s like a grown-up more sophisticated version of a Jalapeno Popper Dip and, well, what could be better than that?

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    • FAQ's
    • Do I have to make it spicy?
    • Can I use Jalapenos instead of serranos?
    • What should I serve this Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip with?
    • What is the nutritional information?
    • Where can I find Castello Cheese?
    • 📖 Recipe

    We're using Castello Gouda which is a mild and creamy cheese that’s perfect for any occasion and recipe. It has a rich, buttery, and slightly sweet flavor with a silky smooth texture that mixes into a piping hot dip perfectly.

    Castello has been making delicious cheese since 1893, and it shows! You'll start by shredding the Gouda, then mixing it up with cream cheese, sour cream, serranos, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and white pepper.

    Yes, white pepper. Have you ever had it? It’s one of our secret ingredients in the kitchen, I love it! White pepper is milder than black with less of a bite; it still adds plenty of peppery spice, but without the harshness. It’s perfect in dips like this.

    While the dip would be delicious as is, at this point we’re popping it in the oven to get nice and bubbly before serving. This makes it perfect for holiday parties since you can prep the dip ahead of time by mixing it all up and placing it in your skillet, then heating it up when you get to the party. You can also mix it up a day or two ahead of time to cut down on your day-of cooking.

    close up of gouda next to a cheese grater
    Ingredients in a glass mixing bowl before mixing.
    Ingredients mixed together in a glass mixing bowl
    Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip in a skillet before being baked

    FAQ's

    Do I have to make it spicy?

    Nope! Have picky eaters or kiddos that don’t like spicy foods? Just leave out the serranos, the dip will still taste amazing.

    Can I use Jalapenos instead of serranos?

    Yes, you can! I like the serrano flavor better than jalapenos in this dip but both will work if you can’t find serranos. You could also use a Fresno chili or even crushed red pepper flakes if needed.

    What should I serve this Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip with?

    For a holiday party, we would serve it with a variety of keto and non-keto dippers. Here are our go-to’s:

    Keto Dippers:

    • Keto-friendly crackers
    • Celery sticks
    • Strips of bell pepper
    • Pork rinds

    Non-Keto Dippers:

    • French bread slices
    • Carrots
    • Melba toast

    What is the nutritional information?

    As always, you can find the full nutritional breakdown, including the carb count (total carbs and net carbs), at the bottom of the recipe card. You can find the serving size/yield at the top of the recipe card. You should always double-check your specific ingredients as different brand's ingredients may have different values.

    To get a specific serving size you'll want to weigh the final dish then divide by the number of servings. We can't provide this information as your cooking style will vary from ours as well as the brand ingredients you choose to use.

    Where can I find Castello Cheese?

    Lucky for you Castello has a handy product locator here. Just type in your zip code to search for stores near you!

    hand dipping a seeded cracker into the spicy gouda bacon dip.

    📖 Recipe

    Spicy gouda bacon dip in a skillet on a platter surrounded by pork rinds and vegetable sticks.

    Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip

    This Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip is perfect for entertaining! Creamy Gouda gets paired with spicy serranos and smoky bacon for one delicious dip.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: 30-minute, cheese, keto
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 196kcal

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces Castello Gouda Cheese shredded
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 2 serranos minced
    • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
    • 4 green onions minced
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon white pepper

    Keto-Friendly Dippers:

    • Keto-friendly crackers
    • Celery sticks
    • Strips of bell pepper
    • Pork rinds

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350° F.
    • In a medium bowl mix together the shredded Castello Gouda Cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, minced serranos, crumbled bacon, minced green onion, garlic powder, and white pepper until combined. Transfer to an 8” cast-iron skillet.
    • Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes until hot and bubbly. Serve with keto-friendly dippers listed above.

    Notes

    *Nutritional information does not include dippers.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Spicy Gouda Bacon Dip
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 196 Calories from Fat 153
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 17g26%
    Saturated Fat 10g63%
    Cholesterol 58mg19%
    Sodium 323mg14%
    Potassium 117mg3%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 529IU11%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 175mg18%
    Iron 1mg6%
    *

    Nutritional values are estimates only and do not include carbs from sugar alcohols.

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