Description
This creamy and flavorful bagel dip is the perfect appetizer for parties, game nights, or casual gatherings. Made with a delicious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and savory seasonings, this dip pairs wonderfully with bagel chips or fresh-cut bagels. It’s an easy, make-ahead dish that will be a crowd-pleaser at any event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions or chives
- 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (optional, for extra crunch)
- Bagel chips or sliced bagels for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sour cream and mayonnaise, then mix until well combined.
- Stir in the dry ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and black pepper.
- Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (if using), green onions, and diced bell peppers.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled with bagel chips or freshly sliced bagels for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (chilling time: at least 1 hour)
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American