Cheeseburger Dip
This Cheeseburger Dip is a creamy, cheesy party dip made with ground beef, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and a simple homemade burger sauce. It tastes like your favorite burger, just baked in one dish.
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This dip works well as a hot appetizer for game day, birthday parties, family movie night, or any casual get-together. I love making it when we have friends over because everyone can just grab a chip and dig in.
It is best served warm with tortilla chips, slider buns, or waffle fries, and it also pairs really well with a fresh side salad or crispy baked potato wedges.
How to Make Cheeseburger Dip
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Ingredients you’ll need for the sauce
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
3. Stir in the onion soup mix and water; cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.
4. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the beef mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
5. Spread the mixture into a large cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
6. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
7. While baking, whisk together all burger sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
8. Once the dip is done, top with pickles, tomato, bacon, shredded lettuce, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with burger sauce before serving.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- After cooking the ground beef, make sure to drain the extra grease. This keeps the dip from becoming too oily.
- Soften the cream cheese first. Let it sit at room temperature before mixing. Soft cream cheese blends much easier and gives you a smooth dip.
- Use freshly shredded cheese if you can. Pre-shredded cheese works, but freshly shredded melts smoother and tastes better.
- Do not overbake. Bake just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Overbaking can make the dip dry around the edges.
- Add fresh toppings after baking. Lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles should go on right before serving so they stay fresh and crisp.
- Serve warm. This dip tastes best warm and melty. If it cools down, you can reheat it in the oven for a few minutes.
- Adjust to your family’s taste. You can add more pickles for extra tang, leave out the lettuce for picky eaters, or even add a little diced onion if your family likes more crunch.
Cheeseburger Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1 oz 1 packet onion soup mix
- 4 tbsp water
- ⅓ cup pickles chopped
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 4 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
For the Sauce
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in the onion soup mix and water; cook for 1 to 2 more minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the beef mixture and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture into a large cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 15 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
- While baking, whisk together all burger sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Once the dip is done, top with pickles, tomato, bacon, shredded lettuce, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with burger sauce before serving.
