The Ultimate Bacon & Hot Honey Chicken Pretzel Dip
on Jan 22, 2026
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The ultimate party dip! Creamy hot honey chicken and bacon topped with a buttery, crunchy pretzel crust. Bake until gooey.
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What Makes This Recipe Great
Are you tired of the same old buffalo chicken dip? It’s time to level up your snack game. This Bacon and Hot Honey Chicken Pretzel Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining smoky bacon, creamy chicken, a spicy-sweet kick of hot honey, and a buttery pretzel crunch on top.
Whether it’s a playoff game, a holiday party, or a casual Friday night, this dip is guaranteed to be the first dish scraped clean.
Ingredient List
- Bacon– Thick-cut is best for that meaty texture.
- Red Bell Peppers– Finely diced for a touch of sweetness and crunch
- Green Onions
- Shredded Chicken– Rotisserie chicken works perfectly here
- Cream Cheese– for best results softened to room temperature
- Greek Yogurt– Adds a tangy creaminess with a bit of extra protein
- Shredded Motzerella
- Hot Sauce
- Honey– The star ingredient for that sweet-heat profile
- Pretzel
- Butter– To toss with the pretzel crumbs
- Garlic Powder
Pro Tip
What should you dip into this masterpiece?
- Extra Pretzels: Soft pretzel bites or hard pretzel rods.
- Vegetables: Celery sticks, cucumber slices, or mini bell peppers.
- Tortilla Chips: For a classic salty crunch.
Pro Tip: If you want an even spicier dip, swap the mozzarella for Pepper Jack cheese!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this in the slow cooker?
- Yes! Mix everything except the pretzel topping in a slow cooker and heat on low for 2 hours. Add the pretzel topping and broil in the oven for 2 minutes right before serving to keep them crunchy.
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The Ultimate Bacon & Hot Honey Chicken Pretzel Dip
Ingredients
The Crispy Bits:
- 6-8 slices Bacon, thick-cut is best, diced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 4 Green onions, sliced (separate whites and greens)
The Creamy Base:
- 2 cups Shredded chicken
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups Shredded Mozzarella, divided
- ¼ cup Hot sauce, buffalo works
- 3 tbsp Hot honey
The Topping:
- ½ cup Pretzels, crushed into coarse crumbs
- 2 tbsp Melted butter
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
Instructions
- Crisp the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, fry the diced bacon until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. Keep about 1 tbsp of the bacon fat in the pan.
- Sauté the Veggies: In that same pan with the bacon fat, sauté the red bell pepper and the whites of the green onions for 4 minutes until tender.
- The Mix: In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, greek yogurt, hot sauce, and hot honey. Fold in the chicken, the sautéed peppers/onions, half of the crispy bacon, and 1 cup of the mozzarella.
- Assemble: Spread into your baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella and the rest of the crispy bacon bits.
- Pretzel Crust: Mix the crushed pretzels with the melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden and gooey. Top with greens of the green onion.
