Easy BLT Dip with Crostini
This creamy BLT Dip brings together crispy bacon, fresh cherry tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce in a cheesy, savory base. Served with toasted crostini, it's the perfect appetizer for parties or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced (seeds removed)
- 1/2 cup shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 baguette sliced into 1/2-inch rounds for crostini
- to brush olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly brush both sides with olive oil.
- Toast the crostini in the oven for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and most of the chopped bacon, reserving some bacon for garnish.
- Gently fold in the diced cherry tomatoes and shredded lettuce, reserving some for topping.
- Spread the dip into a serving dish. Top with the reserved bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce for a colorful finish.
- Chill the dip in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if time allows. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crostini.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 390mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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