8ozbacon, choppedcook until crisp; reserve some for topping
1lblean ground beef
1cupyellow onion, diced
2tspgarlic, minced
8ozcream cheese, cubedsoftened if possible
10ozprocessed cheese, cubed
1.75cupsharp cheddar cheese, shreddedplus extra for topping if you like
10ozdiced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
0.5cupmilkadd more as needed for consistency
1tbspWorcestershire sauce
1tspyellow mustard
2tbspketchup
0.5tspsmoked paprika
0.5tspkosher saltto taste
0.25tspblack pepperto taste
0.25cupdill pickles, finely choppedplus extra for topping
0.25cupgreen onions, thinly slicedfor garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain, crumble, and reserve 1 tablespoon drippings.
Brown the ground beef in the drippings with the onion. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute. Drain excess fat.
Transfer beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add cream cheese, processed cheese, cheddar, tomatoes, milk, Worcestershire, mustard, ketchup, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cover and cook on Low for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until smooth and melty.
Fold in half the bacon and the chopped pickles. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Top with remaining bacon and green onions. Switch to Warm and serve with chips, crackers, or veggies.
Notes
Variation: Swap ground turkey for the beef, or stir in sliced jalapeños for extra heat. To keep it dippable on a party table, splash in a little warm milk as it thickens. Leftovers keep 3–4 days in the fridge; rewarm gently over Low heat or in the microwave, stirring often.This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Crock Pot Cheeseburger Bacon Dip flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.