YOU’RE BACON ME CRAZY Cheesy Bacon BBQ Crunch Dip Recipe

Only five days until the Hallmark Channel movie “You’re Bacon Me Crazy” premieres on April 4th, 9 P.M./8 C!

The movie is based on my Scholastic book, You’re Bacon Me Crazy, and I’m beyond excited to watch it!

(Download You’re Bacon Me Crazy Excerpt ).

In the movie, Chef Cleo (Natalie Hall) has a foodie face-off with food truck rival Gabe (Michael Rady). Cleo’s spirited niece Tessa (Olivia Steele Falconer) cheers on Cleo as she battles for her business and her heart. Check out the movie trailer here:

Over the past few weeks, I’ve posted a lot of sweet bacon-y dessert recipes to make for a bacon-themed movie viewing party (see the links at the bottom of this recipe for more info). These days, we’re all staying home and staying safe, but you can still celebrate in the coziness of your own home! This week, the recipes I’m posting are savory!

This Cheesy Bacon BBQ Crunch Dip is a rich, creamy appetizer that can be served warm with crackers or bread. You won’t be able to stop with just one bite. Give this recipe a try. It’s “bacon” me crazy, and you’ll love it, too!

Ingredients

For dip mixture:

2 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 cup diced peppers

1 cup chopped green onions

1 cup shredded manchego cheese

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

For dip topping:

2 cups crushed butter crackers

4 Tbsp butter, melted

1 cup shredded parmesan

3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 cup green onion for garnish

Barbecue sauce for drizzling over top of dip

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

First, prepare your bacon.

For extra crispy bacon, microwave slices on a plate between layers of paper towels. Heat them on high for 4-5 minutes. You can also skillet cook them.

Let your crispy bacon cool. Then, crumble it into small bits and set it aside.