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Published: August 16, 2018 Last Modified: March 13, 2019 By Sara 16 Comments

BLT Dip Recipe

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This BLT dip is a creamy ranch dip topped with crispy bacon, romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes and green onions. An easy appetizer option that’s perfect for any party!

I love a good BLT sandwich, and this recipe incorporates all of those great flavors in dip form. Serve with croutons, crackers, chips or veggies for an unexpected yet welcomed snack.

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BLT dip with bacon, lettuce, tomato and green onions over a creamy ranch dip.

When I go to a get together, I always check out what dips they have because it’s one of my favorite aspects about parties. I love taking this BLT dip to any group function because it goes over so well every time. Of course, with bacon involved, why wouldn’t it go over well?!

HOW DO YOU MAKE BLT DIP?

This bacon dip is deliciously creamy– it’s a ranch flavored cream cheese base topped with bacon, romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, and green onions. It takes just minutes to put together and has all the familiar flavors of the classic sandwich, but in dip form.

A layer of cream cheese and sour cream mixed with ranch seasoning.

This recipe uses a combination of cream cheese and sour cream for the ranch base. If desired, you can use mayo in place of the sour cream. Not a fan of romaine or don’t have it on hand? Try iceberg lettuce instead. I serve this bacon ranch dip with baguette croutons, also known as crostini. Crostini can typically be found in bags in the deli section, near the pita chips.

Other great dipping options are:

  • Vegetables
  • Crackers
  • Potato Chips
  • Pretzels

Shredded romaine lettuce over creamy ranch dip.

One of the best aspects about this BLT dip is the fact that the main ranch dip layer can be made ahead of time. However, the other toppings will need to be prepared and added right before serving or the lettuce will wilt.

Lettuce and tomatoes on top of ranch dip.

WHAT DOES BLT STAND FOR?

Although I’m sure most know the answer to this, BLT stands for bacon, lettuce, tomato. That’s why this bacon dip recipe has very specific layers. There are many recipes that adopt the BLT theme and a sandwich is the most popular.

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ICEBERG AND ROMAINE LETTUCE?

There aren’t many noticeable differences between the two types of lettuce. However, there are a couple and the largest one is the amount of nutrients. Although both contain the same nutrients, romaine lettuce contains a larger amount of those nutrients. Romaine lettuce is also darker in color and has a little more pronounced flavor.

BLT dip with a creamy ranch base, lettuce, tomatoes and bacon.

This BLT dip was gone in no time! The combination of creamy ranch, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato and smoky bacon just can’t be beat. It’s sure to be a huge hit with your family and friends.

MORE DIP RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

  • Dill Dip
  • Pizza Dip
  • Dill Pickle Dip
  • Smoked Salmon Dip
  • White Queso Dip
BLT dip with bacon, lettuce, tomato and green onions over a creamy ranch dip.
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BLT Dip

This BLT dip is a creamy ranch dip topped with crispy bacon, romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes and green onions. An easy appetizer option that's perfect for any party!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 235kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup sour cream can also use mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes seeded
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer, beat until smooth.
  • Add the sour cream and ranch, then beat until fully combined.
  • Spread the ranch mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch dish.
  • Top the ranch mixture with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and sliced green onions. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 169mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 560IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Mamie says

      September 28, 2021 at 2:12 pm

      How large is a serving size for the nutritional information?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 30, 2021 at 10:31 am

        It’s for 1/4 cup!

        Reply
    2. gg says

      February 8, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      5 stars
      I think this dip is amazing for anytime of the year.

      Reply
    3. Beth Pierce says

      June 12, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      This dip was amazing! I will be keeping this hand to serve all summer long; it will be great for the 4th!

      Reply
    4. Noelle says

      June 12, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      What a perfect dip, crowd pleaser!!

      Reply
    5. Anita @ Daily Cooking Quest says

      June 12, 2019 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      You are totally nailing it with this dip Sara. I love how easy and how light it is for summer. Just hand me some crackers, or bread, or chips, and I’m a super duper happy gal.

      Reply
    6. Hannah F Healy says

      June 12, 2019 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a great dip idea! I love the combo of bacon and ranch!

      Reply
    7. Amy | The Cook Report says

      June 12, 2019 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Love this idea, this is such a delicious dip!

      Reply
    8. Karly says

      August 31, 2018 at 6:58 am

      Yes please! I could eat the whole thing myself!

      Reply
    9. Allyson Zea says

      August 20, 2018 at 12:45 pm

      BLT Dip sounds so delicious!

      Reply
    10. Linda says

      August 19, 2018 at 10:24 pm

      5 stars
      OMG this is so yum! I can’t wait to make this.

      Reply
    11. Carrie R says

      August 19, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      I am saving this one for football season! Yum! 🙂

      Reply
    12. Debbie says

      August 18, 2018 at 9:42 pm

      5 stars
      This is making my mouth water! Yummy!

      Reply
    13. Kimberly says

      August 18, 2018 at 1:21 pm

      That sounds like my kind of dip, YUM!

      Reply
    14. Catalina says

      August 18, 2018 at 12:18 pm

      So fresh and so perfect for summer! Yummy 😋

      Reply
    15. Delaney | Melanie Makes says

      August 17, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      This is my kind of appetizer!

      Reply

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