Cold BLT Dip with Cream Cheese

5 from 1 vote

Cold BLT Dip with Cream Cheese is ready in 15 minutes, make-ahead friendly, and always a crowd-pleaser. This cold BLT dip recipe layers a seasoned cream cheese–sour cream base with cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, crispy bacon, and green onion for a creamy-meets-crunchy party dip.

Prep Time15

Chill15

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 230kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Hand mixer or spatula
9-inch glass pie plate
Knife and cutting board

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup sour cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded and divided
8 slices bacon cooked and chopped
1 cup diced tomatoes Campari, roma, or cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced lettuce sandwich lettuce or iceberg
2 green onions, thinly sliced reserve a small handful for topping
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon dry ranch seasoning mix

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ranch seasoning, and all of the sliced green onions except the reserved handful.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into a 9-inch glass pie plate. Sprinkle a light layer of cheddar cheese over the base.
Layer shredded sandwich lettuce over the cheese, followed by diced tomatoes and chopped bacon. Finish with the remaining cheddar cheese and the reserved green onions.
Chill for 15 minutes before serving for the best texture.

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Notes

Storage To make this cold BLT dip recipe ahead, store it without the bacon, lettuce, and tomato layer to keep it fresh and prevent sogginess. Cover the dip tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then add the fresh toppings just before serving.

Freeze Freezing isn’t recommended since the vegetables will release moisture once thawed.

Reheat: There is no reheating needed.

Substitutions

Ranch Seasoning: Use one to two teaspoons dried dill plus onion and garlic powder to taste.
Sour Cream: Use Greek yogurt.
Cheddar: Try Colby Jack for a slightly different flavor.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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