Description
Creamy BLT dip brings classic sandwich flavors into a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and smooth cream cheese. Guests will devour this zesty, irresistible party starter that delivers maximum flavor in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Blend Base: Whip cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Season Mixture: Incorporate garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly throughout the mixture.
- Add Signature Elements: Gently fold in crispy crumbled bacon, freshly diced tomatoes, and finely chopped green onions, distributing ingredients uniformly to create a balanced flavor profile.
- Chill and Develop Flavors: Cover the dip and refrigerate for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and intensify their taste characteristics.
- Final Presentation: Just before serving, generously sprinkle fresh shredded lettuce across the top of the dip for added texture and classic BLT visual appeal.
- Serve and Enjoy: Accompany the dip with an array of crisp crackers, crunchy tortilla chips, or toasted baguette slices for delightful dipping options.
Notes
- Refrigerate the dip for at least an hour to allow ingredients to meld together, enhancing the overall taste profile and letting the seasonings develop depth.
- Cook bacon until extra crispy, then crumble into small pieces to ensure a satisfying crunch and even distribution throughout the dip.
- Pat tomatoes dry with paper towels before adding to prevent the dip from becoming watery and maintaining a perfect creamy consistency.
- Swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat alternatives or use turkey bacon for a lighter version, making the dip more diet-friendly without compromising flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg