Blt Dip

An Easy Summer Dip Recipe

Something a bit more savory than last week’s fruit dip recipe! My BLT dip ticks all the boxes in terms of savory, satisfying, and simple! Everything you’re looking for in a party or potluck recipe is right here in front of you. As you’d expect of any dip recipe, this one comes together quickly and easily. As you’d hopefully also expect, I’ll be walking you through all the steps (even though they’re easy!) in the post and in my how-to video. Let’s get to it!

What You Need for BLT Dip

Brief overview. Recipe is easy, what I use…

Bacon, Lettuce, & Tomato. Let’s get the obvious out of the way first. No BLT dip would be complete without these three main ingredients. For best results I recommend cooking and crumbling your own bacon (rather than using pre-packaged bacon pieces or “bits”, shredding your lettuce (and making sure it’s very dry before using) and then scoop out the seeds from your tomato (otherwise they can make your dip watery). Cream cheese. This is the base of our dip. It helps make it sturdier (rather than being too soft and creamy) and adds an excellent flavor that pairs perfectly with our flavor trio above.Sour cream. This makes the dip smoother and creamier and also adds to the flavor. Keep in mind that if you taste the dip immediately after preparing, you might initially think there’s too much sour cream! Let the dip sit in the fridge for at least an hour or two once prepared. The flavors will develop and meld together beautifully.Mayo. This adds creaminess to the dip and also helps to mellow out the flavors (so it’s not all tang from the cream cheese and sour cream). Regular mayo, light, or olive oil mayo will all work here.Spices. This recipe is seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika (though you can substitute regular paprika if needed), and black pepper. They give a robust flavor to the dip!Cheese. Cheddar or Colby jack cheese works well here. I recommend a finely shredded cheese, as a thicker shred doesn’t distribute as evenly over the crackers and bread.Green onion. This is optional, but it adds a nice, fresh flavor to the dip.

This is just an overview of the ingredients that I use and why I use them. For the full recipe please scroll down to the bottom of the post!

How to Make BLT Dip

All that’s left to do is cover your dip and let it sit in the refrigerator for several hours before serving. SAM’S TIP: BLT dip should be refrigerated when not being enjoyed. It can sit out at room temperature (75F/24C) for up to two hours, but if you are trying to serve it outside I recommend keeping in a cooler or storing the dish in a larger dish that’s filled with ice.