Captain Rodney’s Famous Seafood Dip Recipe

This cheesy baked dip combines savory bacon, sharp cheddar and bright peppers with a touch of Southern charm from Captain Rodney’s award-winning Boucan Glaze. Captain Rodney’s Dip is a favorite for tailgates, game nights, potlucks and casual gatherings.

Why Captain Rodney’s Dip is an award-winning dip recipe

Named “The Top Tailgating Recipe in the South,” this dip is rich, cheesy and perfectly balanced with sweet-heat from the boucan glaze. It’s creamy inside, crunchy on top and finished with crisp bacon — a crowd-pleaser every time.

Who is Captain Rodney?

Captain Rodney produces a range of dips, sauces and jams sold at the Bell Buckle Country Store in Tennessee, a family-owned business for more than 25 years. His Private Reserve Boucan Glaze is made near Bell Buckle using Jamaican Scotch Bonnet peppers, pure cane sugar and Tennessee-grown bell peppers for a slightly sweet, gently spicy glaze that brightens this cheese dip.

If you can’t obtain the boucan glaze, a warmed red pepper jelly makes a reliable substitute — warm it slightly before mixing and again before drizzling so it pours easily.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this simple cheese bake:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (freshly grated for best flavor)
• 2 green onions, chopped (chives work as a substitute)
• 6 crackers, crushed (Ritz, Club or similar butter crackers)
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (or about 1/2 cup bacon bits)
• 1/2 cup Captain Rodney’s Boucan Glaze, divided (or warmed red pepper jelly as a substitution)

Garnishes: extra crispy bacon and chopped green onions.

How to make Captain Rodney’s Dip

This recipe is quick and straightforward:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, grated cheddar, chopped green onions, crumbled bacon and 1/4 cup of the Boucan Glaze (or warmed red pepper jelly). Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
2. Spread the mixture into an oven-safe baking dish and press an even layer.
3. Top the mixture with the crushed crackers to create a crunchy crust.
4. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the dip is hot and the crackers are lightly golden.
5. Remove from the oven, sprinkle additional crispy bacon over the top and drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup Boucan Glaze (or warmed jelly). Finish with extra chopped green onions and serve warm.

What to serve with Captain Rodney’s Dip

Serve this cheese bake with a variety of dippers. Popular options include:

• Crackers
• Vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, bell pepper)
• Toast points
• Bagel chips
• Pita chips
• Tortilla chips
• Corn chips (like Fritos)
• Pretzels

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy to assemble and full of flavor, this dip is ideal for gatherings or cozy snacking — a dependable crowd favorite for tailgates, movie nights and potlucks.

More easy appetizers to try

• Cream Cheese Sausage Dip
• Garlic & Herb Cheese Appetizer
• 4-Ingredient Spinach Dip
• Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts