BLT Dip
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BLT Dip
Description
This BLT Dip begins by mixing softened cream cheese and sour cream together with ranch seasoning and garlic powder, creating a creamy, tangy base. Some cooked bacon is stirred into the base to infuse additional smoky flavor. The dip is spread into a serving bowl, edged with shredded iceberg lettuce, then topped with diced Roma tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and more crumbled bacon for texture and savory crunch. The final dip presents the classic BLT flavors—bacon, lettuce, and tomato—in a spreadable form.
The combination offers a creamy, savory center with fresh notes from the tomato and lettuce, and a smoky, crisp finish from the bacon. This dip suits casual gatherings or game-day snacks and is best served cold with pita chips, tortilla chips, sliced vegetables, or crusty breads like sourdough or naan.
Preparation can be broken into steps by mixing the base ahead of time and storing it refrigerated, prepping the toppings separately, and assembling shortly before serving to maintain freshness and texture. This approach helps preserve the crunch of the bacon and lettuce while preventing the dip from becoming soggy.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream or mayo
- 2 Tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (not ranch dressing)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Roma tomato finely diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup iceberg lettuce finely shredded
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, thick cut
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, Ranch seasoning, and garlic powder. I like to throw in 2-3 strips of cooked/crumbled bacon and use the rest for the topping.
- Spread the dip onto the bottom of a 9-inch serving bowl. (A pie pan works well.) I leave a small perimeter around the edge of the serving bowl and fill up that space with lettuce.
- Add the diced tomatoes followed by the shredded cheese and crumbled bacon. Serve! (See notes for tips on what to serve this with.)
Notes
- Serve with pita chips, bagel chips, tortilla chips, or potato chips for varying texture and flavor.
- Vegetables such as baby carrots, sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, celery, and cherry tomatoes also pair well with the dip.
- Breads like crusty artisan, sourdough, or naan work well for dipping.
- The dip base can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days before adding fresh toppings.
- Prepare diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and cheese, and cooked bacon in separate bags the day before, adding them just before serving to keep ingredients fresh.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 587mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 726IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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