Loaded Beef and Cheese Summer Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream Full fat recommended for best texture
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise Use a quality brand
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Freshly grated melts better, but pre-shredded works fine for a cold dip
- 8 oz beef bacon Cooked until very crisp and crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped chives Reserve a pinch for garnish
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 box crackers For dipping
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled beef bacon, and chopped chives, reserving a small amount of beef and chives for garnish.
- Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with the reserved beef bits and chives, then serve cold with crackers.