Hot BLT Dip
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3.8
Hot BLT Dip
Description
Hot BLT Dip blends cooked, crumbled bacon with a creamy base of mayonnaise, sour cream, and cream cheese to create a rich, savory foundation. Shredded cheddar cheese and fresh diced tomato and green onion are folded in for texture and brightness. Baking the mixture melts the cheeses and melds the flavors into a warm, bubbling dish. The dip has a smooth, rich texture punctuated with crisp bacon bits and fresh vegetable accents.
The dip is prepared easily by mixing ingredients and baking at 350°F until bubbly, then garnished with additional bacon, tomato, and green onion for visual appeal and flavor. It holds well for casual gatherings and pairs well with corn chips or baguette slices for dipping.
Hot BLT Dip offers a familiar flavor profile of bacon, lettuce, and tomato in a creamy, shareable form. It suits casual entertaining or as a tasty snack option. The smoky bacon and fresh tomato balance the creamy tang from sour cream and cream cheese.
For a slow cooker option, assemble all ingredients and cook on low for 2 hours. To reduce carbs, serve with fresh vegetable slices like broccoli or cucumber. Removing excess tomato juice before chopping reduces excess liquid in the dip.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 /2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tomato seeded and chopped
- 1/4 /4 cup green onion sliced
- green onion additional, cooked bacon, for garnish, if desired
- Bacon
- tomato
- lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
- Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, and cream cheese in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Crumble bacon into mixture and stir. Add cheddar cheese, green onions, and tomato and mix well. Pour into a shallow dish or pie pan and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbling. Garnish with additional green onions, tomato, and crumbled bacon. Serve with corn chips or sliced baguettes.
Notes
- Remove excess juice from tomatoes before chopping to keep the dip from becoming watery.
- This dip can be made in a slow cooker on low for 2 hours and kept warm until served.
- For low-carb diets, pair this dip with fresh vegetables such as cucumber or broccoli slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.7g | 0% |
| Protein | 10.7g | 21% |
| Fat | 19.3g | 30% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.