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Easy BLT Dip: The Ultimate Party Appetizer Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 6-8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Easy BLT Dip is the ultimate party appetizer, combining the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich in a creamy, delicious dip. Perfect for gatherings, it features a blend of sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix, combined with crispy bacon, fresh shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and optional cheddar cheese. Serve chilled with crackers, baguette slices, or vegetables for a crowd-pleasing starter.

Ingredients

Scale

Dip Base

  • 16 ounces sour cream
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 packet ranch dressing mix

Mix-ins

  • 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Seasonings and Serving

  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Crackers, baguette slices, or vegetables for serving

Instructions

  1. Soften the Cream Cheese: Take cream cheese out of the refrigerator at least an hour before starting. If you’re in a hurry, microwave it in 15-second intervals, checking and stirring each time, until it’s nice and soft.
  2. Combine Sour Cream and Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, add softened cream cheese and sour cream. Using an electric mixer, beat these together until they are completely smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Mayonnaise and Ranch Dressing Mix: Add mayonnaise and the entire packet of ranch dressing mix to the bowl. Mix everything together until it’s evenly incorporated.
  4. Season with Salt and Pepper: Give the dip a taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  5. Cook the Bacon: Cook bacon until it’s nice and crispy, either in a skillet or oven. Drain excess grease on paper towels.
  6. Crumble the Bacon: Once the bacon is cooked, let it cool slightly and then crumble it into small pieces.
  7. Prepare the Lettuce and Tomatoes: Wash and dry lettuce thoroughly then shred into small pieces. Dice the tomatoes into small, bite-sized pieces.
  8. Fold in the Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomatoes: Gently fold the crumbled bacon, shredded lettuce, and diced tomatoes into the sour cream mixture.
  9. Add Cheddar Cheese (Optional): If using cheddar cheese, gently fold it into the dip along with the other ingredients.
  10. Cover and Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
  11. Stir Before Serving: Before serving, give the dip a good stir to redistribute the ingredients evenly.
  12. Serve with Your Favorite Dippers: Serve the BLT dip chilled with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Notes

  • For best texture, make sure to thoroughly dry the lettuce before shredding to prevent sogginess.
  • Cooking bacon in the oven on a baking sheet results in evenly crispy strips with less mess.
  • This dip can be prepared a day ahead to enhance flavor blending.
  • The cheddar cheese is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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