If you're looking for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer that delivers all the classic flavors of a BLT sandwich in one irresistible bite, this creamy BLT dip recipe is your new go-to.
Packed with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a sour cream, creamy base, this dip is a hit at parties, game day gatherings, and family get-togethers.
It keeps great over ice if you're outside at a summer picnic, and so easy to transport.
If you love appetizers and creamy dips, try some of my Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip, Tuscan White Bean Dip, or another family favorite Artichoke and Spinach Dip.
Dips are so easy to serve, and if you have one that is very popular like this one, and feeding a large crowd, make a double batch, it's the first one gone at any party!
Scroll down to my easy printable recipe card and don't forget to check out all the tips and suggestions.
Why You Will Love This BLT Dip
- Fast & Easy: Comes together in under 20 minutes with simple pantry staples.
- Bold Flavor: A perfect blend of savory bacon, crisp veggies, and creamy, garlicky sour cream and mayo base.
- Versatile: Serve with crackers, crostini, or fresh veggies for dipping.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Great for prepping ahead and refrigerating until ready to serve with simple pantry ingredients always available.
Dipping and Scooping Suggestions:
- celery sticks
- carrot sticks
- zucchini thick strips from a mandolin or slices
- pickles sliced lengthwise
- cucumber slices
- bacon-flavored crackers or your favorite kinds
- tortilla chips pita chips
- garlic bread or breadsticks
- apple slices
- perfect in a wrap, pita bread of toasted bread of any kind bread to spread for a sandwich
Tips for Making the Best BLT Dip
- Use the exact ingredient brands you would use to make a BLT (if you prefer sweet mayo use it!)
- Any kind of lettuce you like is fine
- Keep this cold at all times (it's better served 2 to 3 hours after it's been made refrigerated
- Low-fat products are fine to substitute
- For Diabetics, choose low-carb vegetables and pork rinds for dipping
- Keep this dip over ice and covered at outdoor functions
- This dip is great for a sandwich spread with any leftovers
- If you add other ingredients to your regular sandwich or prefer a certain toasted bread, just use whatever you're used to, IE pickles, sliced cheeses, radishes, cucumbers, etc
- Use thick-cut bacon for the best texture and flavor—cook until extra crispy.
- Drain tomatoes well or use cherry tomatoes to avoid a watery dip.
- For extra flavor, mix in a little ranch seasoning or fresh chives.
- Want to make it low-carb? Skip the bread and serve with cucumber slices or bell pepper strips.
- Add more or fewer spices to taste
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Still Not Convinced What Makes It So Great?
- All the Flavor, None of the Fuss Forget toasting bread or assembling sandwiches—just mix, chill, and serve.
- You get the same bold BLT flavor with way less effort. Perfect for Parties & BBQs. It’s one of those dips that disappears fast.
- Bring it to a gathering and watch it vanish; people can’t resist the combo of creamy base + smoky bacon + fresh toppings.
- Customizable: Use Greek yogurt or light mayo for a healthier version
- Add a touch of ranch or garlic for an extra flavor boost
- Swap greens out with romaine, with arugula or butter lettuce for a different crunch
BLT Dip Recipe
Yield: 8
Prep time: 20 MCook time: 35 MTotal time: 55 M
The BLT is an all-time American favorite sandwich. This dip as every inch of those flavors and you will have several dipping suggestions listed to use. This is the most asked for a dip at any party and you are sure to have a winner anytime you make this simple appetizer.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded or chopped fine of Romaine lettuce (or you can buy bagged shredded iceberg if you prefer)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black or white pepper (add more to taste)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or more to taste (you can use salad dressing also if you love the sweeter brands)
- 12 slices of crumbled crunchy cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped Roma (plum) tomatoes or use grape tomatoes chopped (a good sweet brand)
- Optional Garnish: roasted honey nuts, roasted pecans, roasted pumpkin seeds, shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese, fresh chopped Italian parsley ( for color), or 1 teaspoon of dill weed on top
- Dipping Suggestions:
- celery sticks
- carrot sticks
- zucchini thick strips from a mandolin or slices
- pickles sliced lengthwise
- cucumber slices
- bacon-flavored crackers or your favorite kinds
- tortilla chips pita chips
- garlic bread or breadsticks
- apple slices
- pork rinds
- low-fat crackers
- perfect in a wrap, pita bread of toasted bread of any kind bread to spread for a sandwich
Instructions:
- On a parchment-lined baking deep pan (13 x 9 inches) bake the bacon until super crispy and not rubbery at all ( or fry it).
- Cool and drain the fat.
- Crumble when cooled leaving big chunks and set aside.
- Mix sour cream and mayonnaise in a small bowl until blended along with white pepper and granulated garlic powder. Stir in bacon.
- Arrange lettuce on a small glass deep platter or glass 9-inch pie plate. Spoon sour cream mixture over lettuce.
- Top with tomatoes; sprinkle with cheese if using and garnish suggestions.
- Serve with dipping suggestions on the side above.
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