Description
This creamy and savory BLT Dip combines the classic flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato into a delectable warm appetizer. Made with turkey bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar cheese, this dip is perfect for parties and gatherings and can be enjoyed with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound turkey bacon, cooked and diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tomato, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1.5 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- Romaine lettuce, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the dip.
- Cook Bacon: Cook turkey bacon in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat until crisp. Once cooked, place the bacon on paper towels to drain excess fat, then dice it.
- Mix Cream Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in onion powder and garlic powder into the creamy mixture to enhance the flavor.
- Combine Other Ingredients: Reserve some cooked bacon and diced tomatoes for garnish. Mix the remaining bacon, diced tomatoes, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped romaine lettuce into the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake the Dip: Transfer the combined dip mixture into a greased baking dish and bake at 350°F for about 25 minutes, or until it is bubbly and lightly browned on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with the reserved cooked bacon and diced tomatoes for added texture and presentation. Serve warm with your favorite chips, crackers, or vegetable dippers.
Notes
- Use turkey bacon for a leaner alternative to traditional pork bacon.
- Let the cream cheese soften at room temperature to ensure easy mixing.
- Feel free to add a dash of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a touch of heat.
- This dip can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.
- Serve warm to best enjoy the melty, creamy texture.
- Romaine lettuce adds crunch and freshness but can be substituted with iceberg or shredded kale.
