# Fast Food-Flavored Spreads The 'Closet Cooking' Bacon Double Cheeseburger Dip is a Mouthful By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-08-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closet-cooking-bacon-double-cheeseburger-dip References: [closetcooking](http://www.closetcooking.com/2012/01/bacon-double-cheese-burger-dip.html) The 'Closet Cooking' Bacon Double Cheese Burger dip is the epitome of over-indulgent and flavor-saturated appetizers. This dip is the hybrid between hot melted cheese dips that individuals at parties often hover around and a [double bacon cheese burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bacon-cheese-slider) available at all American fast food joints. Constructed similarly to a classic cheeseburger, the Closet Cooking Bacon Double Cheese Burger features all the ingredients that are expected of a fully dressed burger. To create this melty, cheesy and beefy creation, individuals first need to make a standard bowl of hot melted cheese dip that acts as the base. [Beef, condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backyard-bbq-dip) -- including classic ketchup -- and whatever toppings are desired are then added and popped into the oven. In 30 minutes, ladies and gentleman will have an eclectic snack that is Superbowl-worthy and has every intention of corrupting cholesterol levels. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fast Food-flavored Spreads:** Fast food-inspired dips and spreads as a new flavor trend in the snacks industry. - **Gourmet Junk Food:** Innovation opportunities in creating and marketing gourmet versions of popular junk foods. - **Hybrid Foods:** Incorporating the flavors of one type of food into another type of food for creative and indulgent dishes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating fast food flavors into dips and spreads would be a new niche in the snack market. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can leverage this trend by introducing high-end appetizers featuring fast food flavors as signature items. - **Packaged Food:** Packaged food companies can create new product lines of fast food-flavored dips and spreads targeting the millennial and gen Z market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Extra-Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-cheeseburger.md) - [Onion Dip-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-onion-dip-angus-burger.md) - [Flavor-Forward Blue Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cheese-dips.md) - [Convenient Cheesy Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-party-cheesy-dip.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Deep-Fried Pickle Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-pickle-dip.md) - [Crunchy Burger Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-dip-and-crunch.md) - [Overly Cheesy Restaurant Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-burger.md) - [Layered Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-royale-grilled-cheese.md)