The Best Cheeseburger Dip Recipe (in the Crockpot)
This Cheeseburger Dip recipe is the ultimate game day appetizer. It’s fully loaded with bacon and warm gooey cheese, and is easy to make in the crockpot, or baked in the oven. This is a crowd favorite and perfect for any get together!
For more craveworthy Appetizer Recipes, be sure to check out my Game Day Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Ball, Cheesy Bacon Stuffed Peppers, and Pizza Dip.
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you’re probably familiar with my deep and profound love for dip recipes.
Yes, recipes like this warm, gooey easy Cheeseburger Dip just fit in well this time of year when there are so many big football games taking place.
But I love a good cheesy dip recipe (Pimento Cheese Dip and Million Dollar Dip are a few of my other favorites) for munching on any other time of the year, too!
If you’ve got plans to get together with friends or family over the next couple of months to watch the super bowl or any other big games, this bacon Cheeseburger Dip is the perfect appetizer to serve. It’s full of your favorite burger toppings and is an easy recipe for a football party.
I love it with potato chips or tortilla chips, but it would also be delicious served with crispy french fries for a winning “cheeseburger and fries” combination!
Ingredients for Crockpot Cheeseburger Dip
- Ground beef – I like to use lean ground beef, usually 93% lean. This provides plenty of flavor but keeps down on excess grease in the dip.
- Bacon – you can use whatever bacon you prefer. If using thick cut bacon, you will only need about 6-7 slices. For regular bacon, use about 8-10.
- Cheese – you will be using a combination of three types of cheese: cream cheese, Colby Jack, and sharp cheddar. I recommend shredding your cheese fresh from a block for the best texture. Bagged shredded cheese just doesn’t give the best ooey, gooey, melty results that we want with this delicious dip!
- Dill relish – use regular dill relish (not sweet relish.)
- Stone ground mustard – this is different from regular, yellow mustard. It has a coarse texture and such good flavor!
A full list of ingredients, measurements, and instructions are located in the recipe card below.
Additions and Substitutions
- Add some spice to your dip by adding chopped jalapenos, green chiles, or a splash of hot sauce.
- Try adding buffalo sauce for a tangy kick, or mixing in ranch dressing (I love this homemade Wingstop Ranch Recipe) for extra savory flavor.
- For a lightened up version, you can swap the ground beef for ground turkey, and use light versions of the cream cheese and shredded cheese.
- Switch up the type of cheese you use. I love to make this with sharp cheddar cheese and Colby Jack, but you could use use mild cheddar, mozzarella, American cheese, or velveeta cheese for a slightly different flavor.
How to Make Cheeseburger Dip
1: Start by cooking the ground beef, red onion, and garlic together in a large skillet over medium heat.
2: Add the ketchup, dill pickle relish, and stone ground mustard.
3: Mix to combine the ingredients and allow to cook for 1 more minute.
4: Transfer the dip mixture to your slow cooker.
5: Add in the diced tomatoes, cream cheese chunks, all of the sharp cheddar cheese, half of the Colby Jack cheese, and the chopped bacon.
6: Stir to mix everything well, then place the lid on the crockpot.
7: Cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes until everything is melted and well-combined.
8: Once fully heated and combined, sprinkle with the remaining Colby jack cheese and replace the lid. Allow the cheese to melt for about 10-15 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
My favorite way to enjoy this Cheeseburger Dip is by tucking into it with a basket of tortilla chips. It’s also great with regular or ridged potato chips, pita chips, pretzels, and slathered onto slices of french bread.
For a healthier dipping option, try it with some fresh veggies like celery or carrot sticks.
It’s really the perfect dip for rounding out a whole spread of Game Day Eats during football season. I love serving it alongside a big pot of Green Chile Stew, a basket of chicken wings, and a plate of nachos!
FAQs
You can reheat leftovers in the crockpot using the “warm” setting or in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 15-20 minutes. You can also reheat small portions in the microwave.
Yes, this dip can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until you’re ready to heat it in the crockpot or in the oven.
For a lighter option, you can use ground turkey, opt for low-fat or light cream cheese and shredded cheese, and also consider using Greek yogurt as a creamy alternative for the cream cheese.
Yes, simply prepare as directed and spread the dip in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Top with the remaining Colby Jack cheese and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted.
Allow your dip to cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
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Recipe: Cheeseburger Dip Recipe (in the Crockpot)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup red onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup stone ground mustard
- 3 1/2 Tablespoons dill relish
- 15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 8 ounces cream cheese, diced into small chunks
- 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 8-10 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped
Equipment
- 1 Crockpot
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the red onion, and garlic. Cook until the meat is cooked through and the onion is translucent.
- Add in the ketchup, dijon mustard, and relish. Stir well.
- Transfer the cooked mixture to your slow cooker. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cream cheese chunks, all of the sharp cheddar cheese, half of the Colby Jack cheese, and the chopped bacon.
- Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low for 2-3 hours, stirring every 20-30 minutes until everything is melted and well combined.
- Once fully heated and melted, sprinkle with the remaining Colby jack cheese and replace the lid. Allow the cheese to melt, about 10-15 minutes, and then turn the slow cooker to warm and serve.
Notes
- Serve with tortilla chips, regular or ridged potato chips, pretzels, and slices of french bread.
- For a healthier dipping option, try it with some fresh veggies like celery or carrot sticks.
- Add some spice to your dip by adding chopped jalapenos or a splash of hot sauce.
- For a lightened up version, you can swap the ground beef for ground turkey, and use light versions of the cream cheese and shredded cheese.
- To make in the oven, simply prepare as directed and spread the dip in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. Top with the remaining Colby Jack cheese and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until melted.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
I seriously couldn’t get enough of this dip. Loved the relish in there. Thanks so much!
I made your Cheeseburger Dip recipe for a game day gathering, and it was a touchdown! The cheesy, beefy goodness was irresistible, and everyone kept coming back for more. Plus, making it in the Crockpot made it so easy to keep warm throughout the party.
I’m going to make a big batch of this and use an equally HUGE bag of Fritos Scoops. Amazing.
This is such a perfect appetizer! I’m craving for it right now!
Yummy. Yummy. I cooked this for my work friends tonight since we’re all stuck at work during the big game. My friends LOVE LOVE it Thank you so much for sharing.
So glad you and your friends enjoyed the recipe, Sue!
What a fantastic idea! I have never thought of making a dip for fries and onion rings other than ranch or fry sauce. Can’t wait to give it a try!
Are you kidding me?? This is so bad and so good at the same time! Awesome recipe, Ashlyn!
Wow! Sounds like a party dip!
O.M.G.!!! This dip looks so amazing! Plus I ALWAYS have Alexia onion rings. They are my fav! Pinned!
I love Alexia products, they’re always so good. And this dip – holy cow – yes! We love bacon cheeseburger anything in this house, so this will be making it on a homegate menu soon!
Thank you, Heather! Bacon and cheeseburger is so good together!
Woah Ashlyn!! I would have never thought of making cheeseburger dip and then using onion rings! My mouth is watering.
The onion rings TOTALLY make it!
Another fantastic delicious dip that everyone will love! I think this would be great as a meal too. Pinned. 🙂
Not gonna lie, I had leftovers for lunch today, so it definitely does make a good meal! Thanks girl!
I love cheeseburgers and fries but I’ve never made a dip like this! Looks really delicious! #client
Thank you so much, Sharon!
You had me at bacon! 🙂 Love this idea! Such a fun appetizer!
Bacon is the best. 🙂 Thanks girl!
LOVE this dip!! It looks like it goes perfect with those onion rings!
Thank you, Sheena! The onion rings just make it ten times better!