Creamy BLT Crowd Pleaser (Print Format)
A creamy dip balanced with smoky bacon, diced tomatoes, and crisp shredded lettuce for crowd-pleasing flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
16 oz sour cream
02 -
4 oz whipped cream cheese
03 -
½ cup mayonnaise
04 -
1 oz ranch dip mix packet
05 -
1 tbsp garlic powder
06 -
1 tsp black pepper
→ Toppings
07 -
1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
08 -
½ to 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
09 -
2 to 3 tomatoes, diced
# Steps:
01 -
In a large bowl, stir together sour cream, whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, ranch dip mix, garlic powder, black pepper, and ¼ cup of crumbled bacon bits until smooth and well combined.
02 -
Transfer the mixture to an 8 x 8 inch serving dish and spread evenly to create a flat surface.
03 -
Evenly layer shredded iceberg lettuce over the creamy base, followed by diced tomatoes and the remaining crumbled bacon.
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Serve immediately with bagel chips, pita chips, crackers, or toasted bread. For best texture, seed and drain tomatoes before adding to prevent excess moisture.
# Tips:
01 -
The dip can be prepared in advance by making the creamy base first; add lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon just before serving to maintain freshness and texture.