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Kentucky Hot Brown Dip Recipe

Kentucky Hot Brown Dip Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the Kentucky Hot Brown Dip Recipe. It is a creamy, cheesy, bacon-loaded dip inspired by the iconic Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich from Louisville.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups shredded cooked turkey
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 6 slices crispy cooked bacon crumbled
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons green onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  1. Heat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish so nothing sticks while baking.
    Kentucky Hot Brown Dip Recipe
Step 2: Mix the Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
    Kentucky Hot Brown Dip Recipe
Step 3: Add the Flavors
  1. Mix in turkey, Monterey Jack, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
    Kentucky Hot Brown Dip Recipe
Step 4: Add Bacon and Tomatoes
  1. Fold in most of the bacon and tomatoes, saving some for topping before baking.
    Kentucky Hot Brown Dip Recipe
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
  1. Spread into a baking dish, top with remaining bacon and tomatoes, and bake for 20–25 minutes until hot and bubbly.
    Kentucky Hot Brown Dip Recipe
Step 6: Serve Warm
  1. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately with chips, bread, or crackers.
    Kentucky Hot Brown Dip Recipe

Notes

Serve this Kentucky Hot Brown Dip warm with toasted baguette slices, pretzel bites, or crispy tortilla chips.