Grab your favorite chips and dig into the best Bacon Horseradish Dip. You need just five ingredients to whip up this sour cream and mayo spread. Perfect for game day, movie night, and anytime snacking.
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This post was originally published in March 2019 and has been updated.
I have a weakness for salty snacks, especially chips and dip, like this epic chips and dip snack board, this crave-worthy sour cream and onion dip, and my favorite taco dip with cream cheese and salsa.
This Bacon Horseradish Dip checks all of the boxes for me. It's creamy and cool yet robust with salty bacon and pungent horseradish.
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Why This Recipe Works
- Only five ingredients: This recipe doesn't require a lengthy list of ingredients. Most items are likely already in your refrigerator. If you don't have horseradish on hand, it is readily available at the supermarket.
- No shortage of bacon: Many recipes use store-bought bacon bits, but there's no substitute for freshly browned, crispy bacon.
- A crowd favorite: This dip is perfect for any appetizer or game-day spread. Bring it to a tailgate or serve it for game day or movie night.
- It can double as a sandwich spread, like on these Panera steak and white cheddar paninis.
Ingredient Notes
- Sour cream and mayonnaise: Sour cream adds a cool, creamy base, while a small amount of mayo adds richness and flavor without being too heavy. There's no cream cheese in this recipe.
- Bacon: Both regular and thick-cut bacon can be used in this recipe. Avoid using store-bought imitation bacon bits. We want real bacon flavor.
- Prepared horseradish is readily available in the refrigerated section of your supermarket. Be sure to use prepared horseradish, such as Gold's, not horseradish sauce.
See the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.
Variations
- Adjust the amount of horseradish to suit your taste. If you prefer a milder horseradish flavor, start by adding half the amount, tasting, and adjusting as needed.
- Omit the bacon and serve this as a horseradish sauce for prime rib or steak. It's a wonderful touch during the holidays or on special occasions.
- Add canned clams or crabmeat for a seafood version.
How to Make Bacon Horseradish Dip
Step 1: Cook the bacon until brown and crisp.
Step 2: Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and chop finely.
Step 3: Add the sour cream, mayo, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper to a mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Fold in the bacon, reserving some to use as a garnish. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the remaining bacon and chives.
Expert Tips
- Cut the bacon into 1 or 2-inch pieces before cooking. It will cook faster and more evenly.
- Drain or press the excess liquid from the horseradish as necessary. Some brands are packed in more vinegar than others.
- Chill the dip before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Chilling for 2-4 hours will deepen the flavors.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days. It improves with age as the flavors continue to blend.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! This dip is best if refrigerated for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
I love serving this dip with kettle-cooked chips. You can also try other great dippers, such as crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, and broccoli. This can also be used as a baked potato topping - it's simply scrumptious!
Horseradish is a root vegetable most typically used as a condiment. It has a sharp, pungent flavor and tastes spicy or peppery. But unlike hot peppers, the spice of horseradish is felt in the nose and sinuses. Prepared horseradish is preserved in a vinegar and salt mixture and typically sold in glass bottles. It can be added to dips, sauces, or sandwich spreads.
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Bacon Horseradish Dip
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Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon (thick-cut or regular)
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish (drained)
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon white or black pepper
- chives or scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Chop into small pieces.8 slices bacon
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Stir to combine. Fold in chopped bacon, reserving some for topping.1 ½ cups sour cream, ½ cup mayonnaise, 4 tablespoons prepared horseradish, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, ⅛ teaspoon white or black pepper
- Refrigerate for 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Garnish with reserved bacon and chopped chives or scallions.
Notes
- Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces before cooking. The bacon will cook faster and more evenly.
- Adjust the amount of horseradish to fit your taste. If you don't like a strong horseradish flavor, start by adding 2 tablespoons and add more as needed.
- Drain or squeeze the excess liquid from the horseradish. Some brands contain more vinegar than others, and this can thin out the dip.
- This dip keeps well for 7-10 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Omit the bacon, and use this dip as a sauce for prime rib. Alternatively, add in cooked clams or shrimp for a seafood version.
- This recipe yields 3 cups.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
Tim says
They used to sell bacon horseradish dip in grocery stores but I haven’t seen it in a long time. I tried this recipe and it’s even better than the stuff I used to buy. I add about half a tsp of liquid smoke to add to the flavor.
Abbey McDermott says
Thank you, Tim. I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe! Adding liquid smoke sounds delicious.
Abbey McDermott says
I love this dip as a make-ahead party recipe since the flavors will continue to blend and enhance.