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BLT Dip

This layered BLT Dip brings together bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese in a creamy party appetizer that disappears fast. Perfect for gatherings, cookouts, and game days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 portions
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese 1 package, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • 8 strips bacon cooked and chopped
  • 4 plum tomatoes chopped
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • tortilla scoops or toasted baguette slices for serving

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Shallow dish (large pie plate or 8x11-inch baking pan)
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for 30 minutes before starting.
  2. In a small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese with an electric mixer until completely smooth, about 2 minutes.
  3. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of a shallow dish (large pie plate or 8x11-inch baking pan).
  4. Layer the finely chopped romaine lettuce evenly over the cream cheese base.
  5. Sprinkle the crispy chopped bacon evenly over the lettuce layer.
  6. Scatter the chopped plum tomatoes over the bacon, draining any excess juice if needed.
  7. Add the chopped green onions as the next layer.
  8. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, spreading it evenly to cover all layers.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving (or place in freezer for 15 minutes if short on time).
  10. Serve chilled with tortilla scoops or toasted baguette slices.

Notes

For best results, make up to 24 hours ahead and store covered in refrigerator. Use turkey bacon as a pork-free alternative. Finely chop lettuce for best texture. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days.