Classical American Style BLT Dip With Crostini Sandwich Recipe

Try the ultimate appetizer, BLT Dip with Crostini, featuring creamy layers topped with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, and diced tomatoes. Perfect for gatherings, this recipe promises a burst of flavor in every bite, sure to delight your taste buds.

BLT Dip With Crostini Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Dip:

• Cream Cheese (Full fat, brick style, softened)
• Sour Cream
• Mayonnaise
• Seasoned Salt
• Garlic Powder
• Bacon (about half a pound, cooked until crisp and then diced)
• Shredded Lettuce (Iceberg or Romaine preferred)
• Roma Tomatoes (cut into thin strips, then small dices)
• Green onions (for added flavor)

For the Crostini:

• Bread, preferably a baguette for slicing
• Olive Oil (optional, for toasting)

Dippers:

• Toasted bread or Crostini
• Alternatively, crackers or pretzels can be used

Instructions:

How to Make BLT Dip:

1. Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Add seasoned salt and garlic powder for flavor. You can blend this mixture with a hand mixer or just stir well with a wooden spoon or spatula.
2. Prepare the Serving Dish: Transfer the mixture into a shallow serving dish, such as a pie plate. A clear dish is great for showcasing the layers.
3. Add Toppings: Layer diced crispy bacon, sliced green onions, and diced tomatoes on top of the cream cheese base. For an extra touch, mix some of the crumbled bacon directly into the cream cheese mixture.
4. Serve: Accompany the BLT dip with freshly made crostini or your choice of dippers.

How to Make Crostini:

1. Slice a baguette into even slices.
2. Arrange slices on a baking sheet, and optionally brush lightly with olive oil for added crispness.
3. Toast in an oven preheated to 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes or until the bread slices are golden brown and crunchy.
4. Let the crostini cool before serving alongside the BLT dip.

Bacon Cooking Tips:

• Stovetop: Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, turning once.
• Oven Baked: Place bacon on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet and bake at 375°F for approximately 15 minutes.
• Microwave: For a quick method, place bacon strips between paper towels on a microwave-safe plate and microwave for about 6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Air Fryer: Preheat to 350°F and cook single-layered bacon for 8-10 minutes for chewy bacon, or 10-15 minutes for crispy.

Enjoy your delightful BLT Dip with Crostini, capturing all the beloved flavors of the classic sandwich in dip form!