BLT Dip Recipe
Oct 17, 2023
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This BLT Dip Recipe is the ultimate quick and easy dip consisting of a creamy base, crispy
bacon, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, and ranch seasonings! It’s the perfect party dip that you can assemble 5 minutes before the guests arrive!
I don’t know about you, but I love all kinds of dips. They’re the type of snack and party appetizer that can be easily adapted to suit your taste preferences and add convenience when you need to keep hungry mouths busy! This BLT dip is a play on the classic sandwich and only calls for 7 basic ingredients which provide a ton of savory flavor and irresistible texture.
If you want some more dip inspiration for upcoming parties, holidays, or just as a home snack, be sure to check out my Ground Beef Taco Dip, Chili Cheese Dip, or Crack Dip!
Why we love this delicious cream cheese dip
- Contrasting textures: This BLT dip is both creamy and chunky from the textures of ingredients such as shredded lettuce, crispy bacon, and sliced tomatoes.
- Super easy: With just two simple steps and minimal ingredients, you can whip up this dip within 5 minutes!
- Serve any time: Enjoy this delicious dip as a family snack, as a perfect party dip, or for other social gatherings – it’s suitable for all occasions.
Ingredients needed
- Bacon – Cook your bacon the night before for quick and easy assembling.
- Tomatoes – Cherry or grape tomatoes work well for this dip.
- Lettuce – Iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, or butterhead lettuce.
- Green onion – Diced green onions add delicious flavor and color.
- Cheddar cheese – Use freshly grated cheese for best flavor.
- Cream cheese – Bring the cream cheese to room temperature for easy mixing. Full-fat or reduced-fat cream cheese can be used.
- Sour cream – Full-fat sour cream or low-fat sour cream can be used.
- Ranch seasonings – Add some paprika or cayenne pepper for a kick of heat if you wish.
How to make BLT dip
Step one: Use a mixer to whip the cream cheese, sour cream and ranch seasoning. Mix until creamy.
Step two: Spread the cream cheese mixture into a pie plate or 8×8 casserole dish.
Step three: Top with lettuce and shredded cheese.
Step four: Add crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and green onions.
Recipe variations
- Reduce the fat content in this BLT dip but using low-fat cream cheese and low-fat sour cream.
- The crispy bacon can be replaced with bacon bits, turkey bacon, ground sausage, or shredded chicken.
- Add a kick of heat to this dip by including cayenne pepper or paprika to the mixture.
- If you don’t enjoy sour cream, substitute with mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, or Greek yogurt instead.
How to serve
This BLT dip can be enjoyed alongside a platter of pretzels, salty crackers, corn chips, tortilla chips, toasted bruschetta bread, baguette slices, or sliced raw veggies.
How to store leftovers
Leftover BLT dip must be stored in the fridge due to the dairy-based ingredients. Cover the top of the dip bowl tightly with plastic wrap or transfer the remaining dip into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.
Any toppings that are susceptible to wilting or getting soggy (such as the lettuce and
tomatoes) should be removed when storing this dip.
I don’t recommend freezing this BLT dip as the texture of the dip can change.
Recipe tips
- Allow ingredients such as cream cheese to sit out at room temperature to soften for a smoother consistency. If you’ve forgotten to do this in time, unwrap the block of cream cheese and add it to a small bowl. Place hot water in a larger bowl and add the smaller bowl to it, similar to a double boiler. This will soften the cream cheese faster. Alternatively, microwave the unwrapped cream cheese for a few seconds at a time, making sure you don’t melt it.
- You can prepare ingredients such as the crispy bacon and grated cheese a day in advance and store them in separate airtight containers. I recommend only preparing the salad ingredients just before assembling the dip for best texture.
- This dip will naturally thicken in the fridge when stored. It won’t affect the taste but you can add more mayonnaise, a splash of milk, or some Greek yogurt to loosen it if you wish.
- Don’t allow this BLT dip to sit out at room temperature for an extended time as the creamy ingredients can start to spoil.
Be sure to let me know in the comments if you made this cream cheese dip recipe.
More easy party dip recipes
Easy BLT Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1 ounce package ranch seasoning
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 green onions, diced
Instructions
- Use a mixer to whip the cream cheese, sour cream and ranch seasoning. Mix until creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture into a pie plate or 8×8 casserole dish.
- Top with lettuce and shredded cheese.
- Add crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, and green onions.
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Notes
- Allow ingredients such as cream cheese to sit out at room temperature to soften for a smoother consistency. If you’ve forgotten to do this in time, unwrap the block of cream cheese and add it to a small bowl. Place hot water in a larger bowl and add the smaller bowl to it, similar to a double boiler. This will soften the cream cheese faster. Alternatively, microwave the unwrapped cream cheese for a few seconds at a time, making sure you don’t melt it.
- You can prepare ingredients such as the crispy bacon and grated cheese a day in advance and store them in separate airtight containers. I recommend only preparing the salad ingredients just before assembling the dip for best texture.
- This dip will naturally thicken in the fridge when stored. It won’t affect the taste but you can add more mayonnaise, a splash of milk, or some Greek yogurt to loosen it if you wish.
- Don’t allow this BLT dip to sit out at room temperature for an extended time as the creamy ingredients can start to spoil.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
