Description
Creamy BLT dip brings classic sandwich flavors into an irresistible party appetizer that blends crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and cool lettuce with a smooth cream cheese base. Cool and zesty ingredients combine perfectly, promising to delight guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
Dairy and Creamy Base:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Fresh Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Introduce aromatic garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce, blending thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Gently incorporate sharp cheddar cheese, ensuring it melds seamlessly with the creamy base.
- Carefully fold crispy, crumbled bacon pieces into the mixture, distributing them throughout the dip for maximum flavor profile.
- Add freshly diced tomatoes, allowing their vibrant color and juicy texture to contrast with the creamy background.
- Sprinkle finely chopped green onions to provide a subtle, sharp undertone and visual appeal.
- Seal the dip and nestle in the refrigerator for a minimum of one hour, enabling the ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective taste.
- Just before presentation, delicately scatter shredded crisp lettuce across the surface for a refreshing textural contrast.
- Arrange an assortment of accompaniments such as rustic crackers, golden tortilla chips, or elegantly toasted baguette slices for guests to scoop and enjoy.
Notes
- Chill the dip for at least an hour to enhance the flavor fusion, allowing the ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Use thick-cut bacon for extra crunch and richer flavor, cooking it until crisp for the best texture in the dip.
- Drain tomatoes thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the dip watery, ensuring a creamy and consistent texture.
- Customize the dip by using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt for a lighter version, or make it spicy by adding a dash of hot sauce or diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 603 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 54 mg