Description
This Cream Cheese Appetizer Dip and Bites recipe delivers two irresistible snacks in one — a creamy, savory dip packed with flavor and bite-sized, baked cream cheese morsels that are perfect for parties and holidays.
Ingredients
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup diced jalapeños or bell peppers (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Crackers, baguette slices, or veggies for serving
For cream cheese bites:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, chilled
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, bacon, green onions, peppers, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
4. Meanwhile, for the bites: cut the chilled cream cheese into small cubes.
5. In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and parsley.
6. Roll each cream cheese cube in the breadcrumb mixture to coat.
7. Place coated cubes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden and crispy.
8. Serve the warm dip with crackers or veggies, and enjoy the bites as a crunchy side appetizer.
Notes
Add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
Use flavored cream cheese (like chive or bacon) for extra depth.
Both the dip and bites can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup dip + 2 bites
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: cream cheese appetizer dip and bites, cheesy dip, party appetizer, baked cream cheese bites, holiday snacks