Easy Cheesy Caramelized Onion and Bacon Dip with Apple Butter
Whether it’s for tailgating or hosting a party, this dip is the perfect fall recipe! Shape it as a cheese ball for a cold appetizer or bake it for an over-the-top cheesy dip!
Ingredients
Cheese ball Dip
- 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (full fat)
- 1/4 cup Musselman’s Apple Butter
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped small
- 2 green onions, chopped small
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons BBQ Seasoning
Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack
- 1/4 cup cooked bacon, chopped small
- 1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
Make the Cheese ball dip
- In a bowl, add the very soft cream cheese, Musselman’s Apple Butter, bacon, green onions, caramelized onions, and BBQ seasoning. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add in half of the cheese, gently mix, and add the remaining cheese until all incorporated.
Make the Topping
- In a bowl, add all of the topping ingredients and mix together
Cheese ball (Cold)
- With damp hands, shape the mixture into that classic cheese ball shape. Plate and then sprinkle on the topping. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving
Heated
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Place the mixture into a heat-safe baking dish, add the topping, and bake for 14-18 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the mixture is warmed all the way through.