Creamy BLT Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
198 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
American
Creamy BLT Dip
Description
Creamy BLT Dip combines softened cream cheese with sour cream, mayonnaise, smoked paprika, and garlic powder, creating a smooth, tangy base. Into this mixture are gently folded shredded sharp cheddar, thinly sliced green onions, diced and well-drained tomatoes, and cooked crumbled bacon, with part of the bacon reserved for topping. The chilled dip is topped with fresh shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce along with remaining bacon and more tomatoes just before serving.
The dip offers a balance of creamy, smoky, and fresh flavors with a variety of textures from the crisp bacon and lettuce to tender cheese and tomatoes. It pairs well with bread, crackers, chips, or vegetable dippers as an appetizer or party snack.
The recipe suggests substitutions for smoked paprika with other spice mixes or ranch/Italian dressing mixes. It keeps well refrigerated up to four days but is not suited to freezing due to texture changes.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 12 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled, divided
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 1 cup Roma tomato or cherry tomatoes, well-drained plus extra for garnish, diced
- 3 cups romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until fluffy with a hand mixer on medium.
- Gently fold in the green onions, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and ⅔ of the bacon.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Remove from the fridge, top with lettuce, remaining bacon, and chopped tomatoes.
- Serve with bread, crackers, chips, or vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- Keep the tomatoes well-drained to prevent the dip from becoming watery.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour so the flavors fully develop and the dip firms up.
- Spices may be replaced with other seasoning blends such as ranch or Italian for variety.
- Best consumed within four days; freezing is not recommended to maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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