Description
This creamy BLT Dip is the perfect crowd-pleaser! Packed with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a rich cream cheese base, it’s everything you love about a classic BLT sandwich—just in dip form. Serve it with crackers, chips, or sliced baguette for an easy appetizer that disappears fast.
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
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1 cup chopped lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
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1 cup diced tomatoes (seeded for less moisture)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
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Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and garlic powder.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Spread mixture evenly into a serving dish or pie plate.
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Top with crumbled bacon, chopped lettuce, and diced tomatoes.
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Garnish with sliced green onions if using.
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Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
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Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
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Make sure the tomatoes are well-drained to keep the dip from getting watery.
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This dip can be made a few hours ahead of time. Just wait to add the lettuce and tomatoes until right before serving for the freshest taste and texture.
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For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne or use pepper jack cheese instead of cheddar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg