Try this Sour Cream Bacon Cheese and Chives Spread for your next party. It’s a tasty appetizer served with your favorite crackers. It only takes minutes to prepare and it’s sure to be a hit.
It’s time for this month’s Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. Each month, we’re challenged to make one of our pins that we’ve saved. It’s always a fun challenge to put our own spin on recipes, crafts, or diy projects that we’ve been meaning to make for a while. We encourage you to do the same! This month, my pinspiration was from The Recipe Critic.
I loved almost everything about the recipe, except for the mayonnaise. I like a little mayo in dishes, but this called for one and a half cups. That’s more mayonnaise than I wanted. I decided to substitute the mayo with sour cream. I think it makes it more like a spread instead of a dip as the pin calls it. I combined all of the ingredients except for the sour cream in a large mixing bowl to combine.
Once I had the cheese, almond slivers, chives, and bacon bits combined, I added in the sour cream.
Stir until the sour cream is incorporated into the rest of the ingredients. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2 hours. It can be made ahead and kept refrigerated, it will last for several days.
When ready to serve, sprinkle more cheddar cheese on top to garnish.
This is definitely a recipe that I’ll continue making. I’m sure the inspiration recipe is tasty, too, but everyone at my house prefers sour cream over mayo.
Sour Cream, Bacon, Cheese, and Chives Spread
A delicious combination of sour cream, bacon, cheddar, and chives, this spread is a tasty appetizer for any party.
Ingredients
- 4 Chives Chopped
- 8 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Bacon Bits
- 1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds
- 1 1/2 Cups Sour Cream
Instructions
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Chop chives into small pieces. Add to large mixing bowl.
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Add all but 1/4 cup of cheese to mixing bowl.
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Add slivered almonds and bacon bits to bowl.
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Stir to combine all ingredients.
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Add sour cream to bowl and stir until mixture is well combined.
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Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Serve with crackers.
Serve with crackers for a delicious appetizer spread. I love appetizers like this that are quick and easy to make, don’t you?
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Sour Cream Bacon Cheese and Chives Spread
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Toni | Girl Just DIY says
Mmmm you had me at bacon!
Beverly says
Bacon makes just about everything better! Thanks, Toni!
susan says
This looks super tasty. I like to cut down on mayo out of my dip and spread recipes to0. Sometimes I use sour cream, sometimes cottage cheese, and sometimes greek plain yogurt. Especially when I use the yogurt, I tell myself I’m eating “healthy” 🙂
Beverly says
Thank you, Susan. I do that, too!
Debbee says
Looks delicious! I love the ingredient combo and how the sour cream made it chunky.
Beverly says
Thanks, Debbee. The sour cream was just right for us.
Roseann Hampton says
This looks like a great dip to take to school – teachers do love to eat!
Beverly says
I remember how the teacher’s lounge was always filled with something tasty when I was teaching. Thanks, Roseann.
Mother of 3 says
This looks delicious! I am not a huge fan of mayonnaise either and prob. would have tried subbing sour cream or plain yogurt for some of it as well. I bet it was a huge hit. Pinned.
Beverly says
It was a hit, thanks for pinning, Joanne!
Debrashoppeno5 says
This dip looks so yummy. I agree that the mayo would have been a bit much. The sour cream is a good substitution.
Beverly says
Thanks, Debra! The sour cream gave it a more robust flavor I think.
Jenny says
This looks so yummy! Yes I love quick & easy recipes of all kinds. I’m sure it was a hit at the party.
Beverly says
Thanks! I love quick and easy recipes, too! This one fits that, plus it’s delicious.
Gail M Griffin says
This has all of my favorite ingredients so naturally I pinned it to try later! Looks quite delicious, Beverly!
Beverly says
These are some of my favorites, too. Thanks for pinning, Gail!
Kelley says
Yum, sounds delicious! I can’t wait to try this.
Beverly says
Thanks, Kelly. Hope you enjoy it, too!
Amy says
The dip looks fabulous. I am so impressed that you follow through and make these things that you have pinned. Keep it up! found you at wonderful wednesday.
Beverly says
Being part of the monthly challenge has been a lot of fun this year. It’s a great motivator! Thanks, Amy.
Julie says
I’m the kind of girl that does like a big ol’ dollop of mayo with my chips (and by chips you know I mean fries – I’m English!) but for something liek this I bet the sour sream gives a much lighter feel which looks and sounds delicious.
Beverly says
Yes, I knew what you meant. 🙂 Thanks, Julie. We preferred the sour cream for its taste and texture over mayo.
Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian Kitchen says
Fun recipe. It would go over well in our house, that’s for sure!
Beverly says
Thanks, Lydia. It’s an easy one to make, too.
Leslie Clingan says
Your post is a big hit judging from all of the hungry readers commenting on it! I have already pinned. Like the idea of sour cream, cream cheese, Plain greek yogurt as alternatives to the mayo or at least part of the mayo. Thank you for sharing something tasty and easy to make!
Beverly says
Ha! Thank you, Leslie. It’s an easy recipe that comes together quickly. Thanks for pinning.
Shirley Wood says
My kind of rec, quick and easy! Sounds deli and perf for football season.
Beverly says
I love easy recipes, too. I’ve made this a few times now and it’s great. Thanks, Shirley.
Alexandra says
I saw this the other day when I was over for the party, but hadn’t realized it was part of the Pinterest challenge. Such an interesting spread idea. Would definitely be a good make for a party appetizer. I like the idea of it with Ritz. Pinning.
Beverly says
Thanks, Alexandra. It’s a tasty, easy go to for a party appetizer. Thanks for pinning!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Perfect for a holiday party! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. I look forward to the treats you’ll bring next week. Have a great rest of the week!
Beverly says
Thanks, Helen. I appreciate the chance to share at your party.
Michele says
Well THAT looks delicious!! My family would devour that. Thanks so much for sharing with us at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party! Have a great week!
Beverly says
It is tasty! I’ve made it a couple of times now and we all love it. Thanks for the party. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Michele.
Sylvia says
Yummy! my favorite ingredients!! Cant wait to try this one! Great idea for holidays. Found you on the #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty32
Beverly says
Thank you, Sylvia. It’s a tasty appetizer. Hope you enjoy it!