If you love an easy crowd-pleaser, serve this alongside my Black Bean and Corn Salsa and a platter of Spice Rubbed Chicken Wings.
This BLT Dip has all the flavor of a BLT sandwich in a creamy, scoopable form — crispy bacon folded into a cream cheese and sour cream base, finished with shredded cheddar and a fresh topping of lettuce and tomato. It’s the kind of dip that disappears first at a party.
I love this one for game days, potlucks, and easy entertaining because it comes together fast and you can prep most of it ahead. It’s rich, savory, and naturally low-carb, so it fits right in with a spread of fresh veggies and crunchy dippers.
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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
- Tastes just like a BLT — crispy bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato, all in a creamy dip.
- A guaranteed crowd-pleaser — it’s always the first thing to vanish at a gathering.
- Make-ahead friendly — stir the base together early and add the fresh toppings just before serving.
- Naturally low-carb — rich and satisfying without any added sugar or fillers.
- Easy to scoop — perfect with veggies, pork rinds, or low-carb crackers.
👉 Easy ingredient swaps
- Bacon: cook it until good and crispy so it stays crunchy in the dip — thick-cut works great.
- Sour cream: plain Greek yogurt can stand in for a tangier, lighter base.
- Cheddar: any melty cheese you like works — try Monterey Jack or a sharp white cheddar.
- Mayonnaise: use a good avocado-oil mayo if you prefer; it keeps the dip rich and creamy.
- Tomatoes: grape or cherry tomatoes, diced, hold up well and add a pop of freshness.
✨ Variations
- Serve it warm: bake the cream cheese base until bubbly, then add the fresh toppings for a hot version.
- Add a kick: stir in a little diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- Ranch BLT: mix a spoonful of ranch seasoning into the base.
- Loaded: top with sliced green onion or a sprinkle of extra bacon for a fully loaded look.
〰️ How to serve
- Set it out with celery sticks, cucumber rounds, and bell pepper strips for dipping.
- Serve with pork rinds or low-carb crackers for a crunchy scoop.
- Spoon it onto a lettuce wrap for a fresh, handheld bite.
- Add it to a party spread alongside wings and a fresh salsa.
💬 FAQs
Can I make BLT dip ahead of time?
Yes — stir together the cream cheese base with the bacon and cheddar up to a day ahead and keep it chilled. Add the fresh lettuce and tomato right before serving so they stay crisp and bright.
Should I serve it warm or cold?
Either works! It’s creamy and delicious cold straight from the fridge, or you can bake the base until bubbly for a warm version and add the fresh toppings just before serving.
How do I store leftovers?
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The lettuce and tomato are best fresh, so it’s ideal to add those just before serving if you know you’ll have leftovers.
What do you dip in BLT dip?
Fresh veggies like celery, cucumber, and bell peppers are perfect, as are pork rinds and low-carb crackers. For a low-carb spread, skip the chips and lean on crunchy vegetables.
Is this dip low in carbs?
Yes — built on bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar, it’s a naturally low-carb, crowd-pleasing dip.
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Keto BLT Dip
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp shredded cheddar, divided
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- ⅔ cup ~105g chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line baking sheet with foil and baking rack. Lay bacon strips on a baking rack in even layer.
- Bake bacon in the oven until crispy, about 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness of the bacon. (Alternatively, bacon can be cooked on the stovetop over medium heat and drained of excess grease on a paper towel-lined plate).
- Once the bacon has cooked, allow cooling slightly before crumbling. Set aside.
- To a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and salt. With an electric mixer, mix ingredients until fully incorporated.
- To mixing bowl, stir in 1/3 of the crumbled bacon and 1/3 cup shredded cheddar.
- Transfer mixture to shallow serving bowl and garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, remaining bacon, and remaining shredded cheddar.
- Serve with low-carb vegetables, pork rinds, Low-Carb Crackers, and Low-Carb Cheez-Its.
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