Creamy BLT Dip
This Creamy BLT Dip combines crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and shredded lettuce in a luscious, tangy, and ultra-creamy base. It’s the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for parties, potlucks, or game days, and comes together in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bacon (about 6 oz), cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, finely shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced (Roma or cherry recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional toppings: extra bacon bits, chopped tomato, fresh chives
Instructions
- Lay bacon slices flat in a cold skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, cool, then crumble.
- Dice tomatoes into small cubes (remove seeds for a thicker dip if desired). Finely shred lettuce and pat dry with paper towels. Slice green onions if using.
- In a medium mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth (about 2 minutes with a spatula or hand mixer).
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until evenly combined.
- Gently fold in crumbled bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and green onions. Mix just until blended (do not overmix).
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more sour cream for tang or a pinch of salt if desired.
- Optional: Cover and chill in the fridge for 30-60 minutes to let flavors meld, or serve immediately.
- Spoon dip into a serving bowl. Garnish with extra bacon bits, chopped tomato, and chives if desired.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices, pita chips, crackers, or fresh veggie sticks.
Notes
For best results, use freshly cooked bacon and pat lettuce and tomatoes dry to avoid a watery dip. You can make the creamy base ahead and fold in veggies and bacon just before serving. For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. For vegetarian, use veggie bacon. If dip thickens after chilling, stir in a tablespoon of milk or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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