Bacon And Cheese Cob Loaf

The most delicious bacon and cheese cob loaf, packed with cream cheese, crispy bacon, spring onions, sour cream, cream and grated cheese.

Baked until gooey and warm, this easy party recipe takes less than 5 minutes to prepare and is popular with everyone!

This bacon and cheese cob loaf filled with crispy bacon and gooey cheese is the best party food!

Not only is this showstopper popular with both adults and kids alike, but it is SO quick and easy to prepare, feeds a crowd, and is made with simple ingredients.

Like my vegetarian spinach cob loaf, this crowd pleasing dish is often requested, and one I love to make, alongside a jalapeño popper cheese ball, party sausage rolls and these simple pesto pinwheels.

Love a delicious and easy dip recipe? Me too! My warm blue cheese dip is so rich and creamy and my Mexican layer dip looks impressive but takes just 10 minutes to make!

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

• Easy recipe - made with just a handful of simple ingredients and taking just 5 minutes to prepare, this bacon cob loaf dip is ready to serve in just over half an hour.
• Perfect for parties - this recipe feeds a crowd, and is delicious for Christmas, family get-togethers and parties.
• Versatile - you can also serve this cheese bacon cob loaf as an appetiser or even a main dish!
• Conventional and Thermomix - both methods are included in the recipe card at the end of the post.

What You Need

You need just 7 basic ingredients to make this easy cheese and bacon cob loaf recipe!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

• Olive oil - to fry the bacon in.
• Bacon - either buy pre-cut bacon or chop up rashers of middle bacon.
• Cream cheese - use block cream cheese, I like to use Philadelphia cream cheese. Make sure it is softened to room temperature to make it easy to mix with the other ingredients.
• Sour cream - you can use either full fat sour cream or light sour cream.
• Cream - I recommend using thickened cream in this recipe. You can use either regular or light thickened cream.
• Cheddar and mozzarella cheeses - I prefer to buy block cheese and grate the cheese myself for better flavour and for a smoother textured dip.
• Spring onions - also known as scallions.
• Cob loaf - a large cob loaf, weighing approximately 450g / 1 lb.

Equipment Required

• Serrated knife - to neatly remove the top of the cob loaf.
• Large bowl and spoon, or Thermomix - to mix the dip ingredients.
• Flat baking tray - to bake the cob loaf and torn bread on.
• Oven -  I specify fan-forced temperatures. If using a conventional oven, just increase the temperature by 10-20 degrees.

Step By Step Instructions 

With just 5 minutes prep time, have this creamy, cheesy cob loaf dip on the table in just 35 minutes!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Step 1 - Prepare The Cob Loaf

Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced).

Using a serrated knife, cut the top off the cob loaf (approximately 5 cm / 2 inches). The top then becomes the 'lid'. 

Scoop out pieces of the inside of the loaf until it is completely hollowed out. 

Step 2 - Make The Bacon And Cheese Dip

Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium/high heat. Cook the bacon until crispy. Place it onto paper towel to remove any excess oil. 

Place the cream cheese, sour cream, cream, grated cheeses, spring onions and cooked bacon into a large bowl.

Mix to combine. 

Step 3 - Fill The Bread With The Dip

Place the hollowed cob loaf onto a flat baking tray. Place the bread pieces around the cob loaf.

Spoon the bacon cheese dip mixture into the hollowed loaf.

Step 4 - Bake The Cob Loaf

Place the 'lid' on top. 

Bake for 30 minutes or until the creamy dip is warm and gooey and the bread pieces are crunchy. 

TIP: Stir the creamy dip every 10 minutes for even warming.

TIP: If the bread pieces are cooked and the dip is still warming, remove the bread pieces from the tray and set aside while the dip continues to cook. 

Step 5 - Serve Immediately

Serve immediately by dipping the bread pieces into the warm cheese and bacon dip.

Expert Tips

• Use cream cheese softened to room temperature - to help avoid any lumps.
• If you don't have time to wait for the cream cheese to soften to room temperature, place it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds or until slightly softened.
• For a healthier version - use light cream cheese, light sour cream and light cream. 
• Stir the creamy dip every 10 minutes while baking - for even warming.
• If the bread pieces are cooked and the dip is still warming - remove the bread pieces from the tray and set aside while the dip continues to cook. 
• Cob loaf is best served immediately after baking.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a moderate oven.

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