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Three-Ingredient Smoky Bacon Dip

Published on March 15, 2016 • Last updated October 30, 2024 by Elizabeth
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Looking for a quick and easy party dip? Try this three-ingredient smoky bacon dip made with cream cheese, mayo, and crispy bacon. Ready in just five minutes, it’s a game-changer when last-minute guests arrive.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Three Ingredient Smoky Bacon Dip
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Here’s a simple three-ingredient smoky bacon dip made with full-fat Philadelphia cream cheese, Hellman’s mayonnaise with a touch of garlic, and crumbled smoked bacon strips. Nothing else is needed because… mmmm… bacon!

You could go through all the bother of cooking your crispy bacon strips and using those, but I found some fantastic ready-made ones in the deli meats aisle at my local supermarket during a previous shopping trip, and these worked a treat. The hint of garlic from the mayonnaise works, too, if you’re a garlic fan like me.

Three Ingredient Smoky Bacon Dip

Ingredients

  • 80 grams of full-fat Philadelphia cream cheese 
  • 80 grams Hellman’s mayonnaise with a hint of garlic
  • 15 grams of cooked smoked bacon strips, crumbled

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Instructions

  1. To prepare the smoky bacon dip, whip together the cream cheese and mayonnaise together until it is light and creamy.
  2. Crumble in the bacon strips reserving some for the garnish.
  3. Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
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Three Ingredient Smoky Bacon Dip

Three-ingredient Smoky Bacon Dip

Looking for a quick and easy party dip? Try this three-ingredient smoky bacon dip made with cream cheese, mayo, and crispy bacon.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Elizabeth

Ingredients

for the smoked bacon dip

  • 80 grams cream cheese full fat
  • 80 grams mayonnaise with a hint of garlic
  • 15 grams cooked smoked bacon strips crumbled

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Instructions 

  • To prepare the smoky bacon dip, whip together 80 grams cream cheese and 80 grams mayonnaise together until it is light and creamy.
  • Crumble in 15 grams cooked smoked bacon strips, reserving some for the garnish.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.1mg

Category: 15 Minute Meals, RecipeTag: bacon recipes, dip recipes

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  1. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

    April 24, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Can I come round next time? Hahahahaha 😛 I don’t think I have a favourite crisp flavour…I like them all lol. I’d probably be boring and pair these with ready salted. Perfect Saturday night snack!

    Reply
  2. Meena Hindmarch

    April 15, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    I love my family recipe sour cream and chive dip. It’s amazing with crudités and with nachos. Yummy

    Reply
  3. Ruth Wollerton

    April 15, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    Caramalised onion, crumbled goats cheese and rocket salad leaves dip – yummytastic. Thanks

    Reply
  4. Pamela Gossage

    April 15, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    cheese and chive

    Reply
  5. Jessica Harrison

    April 15, 2016 at 3:28 pm

    I’ll admit that I use pre made dips but I love your recipe and will have to give it ago

    Reply
  6. Jessica Hutton

    April 15, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    We love a 6 layer dip. Chicken and fajita seasoning as the bottom layer followed by cheese, salsa, sour cream and guacamole. Then topped with more cheese. My family loves it xx

    Reply
  7. Alison Barker

    April 15, 2016 at 11:23 am

    Red pepper, sweet chilli dip and crème fraiche.

    Reply
  8. Kate Knight

    April 15, 2016 at 9:45 am

    My fav is Pea, Mint and crème fraiche

    Reply
  9. Claire Stewart

    April 15, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Sweet chilli dip

    Reply
  10. Jamie Millard

    April 15, 2016 at 12:23 am

    i love sweet chilli – but focusing on the sweet side of it. Lots of honey, chillies, red pepper, tomato, vinegar, lime juice.

    Reply
  11. Annette Oliver

    April 14, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Coriander and tomato dip
    1 bunch coriander
    500g chopped fresh tomato
    3green chilli
    2tbs brown sauce
    1tsp slat
    1tsp garam masala
    1 red onion
    Food process onion, tomato, chillies and coriander then add the rest and mix

    Reply
  12. Jill Donaldson

    April 14, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    I love mint and chilli dip and simple sour cream and chives

    Reply
  13. Jackie Allum

    April 14, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    Bacon and Chilean Guava Dip

    Reply
  14. Diana

    April 14, 2016 at 4:30 pm

    Sour cream and spring onion

    Reply
  15. meena

    April 14, 2016 at 4:23 pm

    i love aubergine and feta dips

    Reply
  16. kayley hill

    April 14, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    cheesy garlic dip xx

    Reply
  17. Amy McCarthy

    April 14, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    Warm Spanish Spinach Dip – it’s absolutely delicious. You’ll find it on a lot of tapas menus in Spain.

    4 cups spinach, chopped
    2 cups heavy cream
    2 tablespoons butter
    ¼ teaspoons nutmeg
    1 teaspoon salt
    ½ teaspoon white pepper
    ¼ cup onion, diced
    1 cup artichoke hearts
    1 teaspoon truffle oil
    1½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
    ¼ cup red pepper
    ½ cup sour cream

    Mix all of the ingredients. Starting with the spinach, working down the list. Transfer to a classing baking dish. Top with more parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° until bubbly and golden brown. Serve with corn tortilla chips, crusty bread or fresh vegetables.

    Reply
  18. claire little

    April 14, 2016 at 12:40 am

    cheese and chive 🙂

    Reply
  19. Antonia Rookley

    April 13, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Soured cream and freshly chopped chive

    Reply
  20. kate andrews

    April 13, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    Philadelphia, chopped pancetta and pesto

    Reply
  21. Nigel Greaves

    April 13, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    Cheese and Sprout Dip – beautiful, but an acquired taste!

    Reply
  22. Helen

    April 13, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    Beetroot raita

    Reply
  23. Donna C

    April 12, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    You can’t beat a homemade spicy tomato salsa, mmmm!

    Reply
  24. Susan Jane Gray

    April 8, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    Stilton and Red Pepper Dip with a hint of Chilli.

    4ox Stilton
    Half a Red Pepper
    6 Tablespoons of Low Fat Mayonnaise
    Half a teaspoon of Chilli Powder/ Fresh Chilli

    Chop up Chilli and Red Pepper finely
    Crumble Stilton
    Mix with mayonnaise and add Chilli.
    Blend all together in Blender.
    Place in little dishes and serve with bread sticks, carrots and cucumber.

    Reply
  25. Graeme Macmillan

    April 8, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Mutabal (sometimes called Baba Ganoush) Roasted egg plant dip.

    Reply
  26. Sheila Sloan

    April 8, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    Hummus with finely chopped red pepper

    Reply
  27. Angie Hoggett

    April 6, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    a spicy little peanut butter dip combined with fresh ginger, chilli, lime and soy sauce

    Reply
  28. Claire Thorpe

    April 5, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    My favourite dip to make is a simple one but tastes delicious! Its cream cheese with pesto and some chopped sundried tomatoes – lovely with carrots and would be fab with these crisps

    Reply
  29. Rhona Welsh

    April 5, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I would make a garlicy pea dip – cook some frozen peas together with two whole cloves of garlic in boiling water for 3 minutes. whizz together with some olive oil and natural yogurt. perfect for with deli pitta chips!

    Reply
  30. Jackie ONeill

    April 4, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    Guacamole is my favourite dip

    Reply
  31. Dawn Walker

    April 2, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    A small amount of tamarind mixed with greek yoghurt and lightly toasted cumin seeds

    Reply
  32. Linda Thorn

    March 30, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    we love lemon with sour cream

    Reply
  33. Anthony Jeffs

    March 30, 2016 at 1:53 pm

    This is a classic in our home. Skinned tomatoes, de seeded, chopped finely then simply add grated garlic, loads of chopped basil, some good quality sea salt and drizzle with olive oil. Improves with age, yum yum

    Reply
  34. Serena La Pietra

    March 27, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    I love the Mexican dips the most, refried beans with Cheddar cheese grated on top is the best.

    Reply
  35. Maxine G

    March 25, 2016 at 10:34 am

    Spinach and Artichoke dip is always a winner in our house. Chopped artichoke hearts, spinach, onions, garlic all mixed together with parmesan and sour cream, salt and pepper. Can be served cold or warmed under the grill with some mozzarella sprinkled over the top to make it lovely and gooey! Sometimes we add a little paprika or cayenne to give a little boost!

    Great served with home made nachos or pitta breads

    Reply
  36. Sara | Belly Rumbles

    March 23, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    This sounds absolutely delicious. I think I will be making it over Easter, yum!!

    Reply
  37. Jo Bryan

    March 23, 2016 at 9:58 am

    I make a Kidney Bean dip, it can also be made with black eyed peas and well probably with any bean. Fry spring onions and garlic and red fresh chillis until soft, add fresh tomatoes and kidney beans and warm through. Then puree all the ingredients. It is lovely with chips. I reckon the Market Deli Cheddar, Chorizo, Sweet Chilli or the Red Pepper would go well.

    Reply
  38. Christine Dodd

    March 22, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    A vey simple baba ganoush for BBQ season: cook the aubergine on the BBQ until charred then peel off the skin, pulverise two garlic cloves and mash the two ingredients together, add salt to taste and that’s it : three ingredients.

    Reply
  39. Anosa

    March 20, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    This looks like a lovely dip, I will try this!

    Reply
  40. richard scholfield

    March 20, 2016 at 8:09 am

    Non dairy cheese Dip

    2 potatoes/1 carrot
    Yeast flakes
    Salt/Pepper
    Lemon Juice

    Whizz it up in mixer. It will shock you how good it is

    Reply
  41. Clare B

    March 20, 2016 at 1:01 am

    Wild garlic hummus:
    12 oz of sprouted chickpeas
    Plenty shredded Wild Garlic
    2 tbsp tahini paste
    olive oil
    lemon juice
    salt and pepper

    Reply
  42. Solange

    March 19, 2016 at 11:30 pm

    Caramelised Onion Dip

    INGREDIENTS

    2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    2 medium onions, thinly sliced
    salt and black pepper
    1 8-ounce bar cream cheese, at room temperature
    1 cup sour cream
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
    thick-cut potato and vegetable chips, for serving

    DIRECTIONS

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and ½ teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until deep golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
    In a medium bowl, mix together the onions, cream cheese, sour cream, chives, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Serve with the chips.

    Reply
  43. Johanna GGG

    March 19, 2016 at 10:18 am

    oh I love that photo of the hands – looks like everyone is really enjoying the meal – and I need simple recipes right now as we are in a holiday flat with very little at hand – excitingly I can look out for these crisps in the UK as they look great

    Reply
  44. Life as Mum

    March 18, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    That looks so delicious! Something my partner would love

    Reply
  45. Zoë IKIWN

    March 18, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    This is amazing for a ‘whatever is lying around the kitchen’ day! The creamy chive dip sounds like my kinda dip and the bacon one just sounds like heaven. I’m such a sucker for ‘chips n dip’ and I can see me trying both of these out. xx

    Reply
  46. Zena's Suitcase

    March 18, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    Crisps like this need a great dip don’t they and these ideas sound perfect. I’m going to be making these for movie night

    Reply
  47. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life

    March 18, 2016 at 12:39 am

    Those dips look AMAZING! Everyone in our house is pretty much addicted to bacon so I have a feeling that it would disappear very quickly in our house! Definitely will try them out for game day!

    Reply
  48. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan

    March 17, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    I adore bacon – I mean is there anything better? 🙂 And that bacon dip sounds absiolutely wonderful!

    Reply
  49. dooseet

    March 17, 2016 at 10:01 am

    I would never thought about making a dip out of bacon, what a great idea!

    Reply
  50. Leanne

    March 17, 2016 at 8:43 am

    Love the sound of this dip. I’ve been meaning to try out those crisps!

    Reply
  51. Ruth Davies

    March 17, 2016 at 7:55 am

    I have two favourite dip recipes, the first is a chunky three colour tomato salsa with sweet white onions (diced), coriander, crushed garlic and… my ingredient that makes it, half a squeezed lime mixed with a shot of vodka! Yum, yum! My second is made with palm oil free Almond and coconut butter made by Pip and Nut and makes a nut dip for satay. Mix 2 desert spoonfuls of the butter with a minced white onion, a minced garlic clove, a dash of soy sauce and white wine vinegar, three teaspoons of seasame oil, 2 teaspoons of honey and some coconut milk until it’s the consistency you deire then blend with a hand blender until smooth!

    Reply
  52. Sam | Ahead of Thyme

    March 17, 2016 at 7:11 am

    This looks delicious and it’s so easy!! Thanks for the recipe, can’t wait to make it!

    Reply
  53. Valentina

    March 17, 2016 at 6:54 am

    WOW! What a scrumptious dip! Brilliant.

    Reply
  54. Helen at CAsa Costello

    March 17, 2016 at 12:23 am

    I wouldn’t worry too much about not planning ahead – especially when you can come up with delicious dips like your bacon one at such short notice! Sometimes the more impromptu events turn out to be the most enjoyable x

    Reply
  55. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry

    March 16, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    Oh – my dip would be a mash of plantain, sweet potato and bacon.

    Reply
  56. Hannah Wood

    March 16, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    Looks so amazing and the pictures are outstanding will sure to give this ago.

    Reply
  57. Jessica McDonnell

    March 16, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    My husband would love this, he likes anything with bacon in it.

    Reply
  58. leanne weir

    March 16, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    I make a spicy tomato salsa with cottage cheese. Yum

    Reply
  59. Laura Jeffs

    March 16, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    I make a really tasty and fruity mango dip, I use mangoes, avocadoes, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno pepper and a tiny bit of lemon juice..it’s delicious!!

    Reply
  60. dominika

    March 16, 2016 at 7:29 pm

    I love the photography in this post! Definitely saving the recipe, it made me hungry

    Reply
  61. Rebecca Smith

    March 16, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    This sounds absolutely delicious! May make this at the weekend!

    Reply
  62. Louise Smith

    March 16, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    Homemade salsa

    Reply
  63. Camilla

    March 16, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    We absolutely adore the Market Deli range here and your dip looks absolutely mouthwatering – must try it:-)

    Reply
  64. Sarah - Craft Invaders

    March 16, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    My favourite quick dip to make is Basil Pesto stirred into some Creme Fraiche or Natural Yogurt x

    Reply
  65. Hester McQueen

    March 16, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    Tomato salsa, humous, tzatziki are the usual ones we make for a big crowd.

    Reply
  66. Liz Mays

    March 16, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    I love how easy this is to make with minimum ingredients. I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  67. Laura Hartley

    March 16, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    I love the bacon dip you get in GBK so I’m sure I’d love this too – thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  68. christine

    March 16, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    You had me at bacon….. and dip……oh heck, the whole thing speaks to me!

    Reply
  69. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes

    March 16, 2016 at 1:19 pm

    What a great idea for a dip, never would have thought to add bacon!

    Reply
  70. Patty Haxton Anderson

    March 16, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    I think this dip would be so welcomed in our home. I’ve never heard of Hellman’s with hint of garlic – sounds great. That’s my go to mayo.

    Reply
  71. Katie Bryson

    March 16, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    Crikey, it’s only 11:30 and this post has got me craving chilled white wine with all those lovely crisps and your delicious dip recipes. This is my kinda snack food!!!!

    Reply
  72. Tanya Brannan

    March 16, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    What a scrumptious looking hamper, and that dip looks amazing. Ideal for the up and coming summer months. Will be trying this soon x

    Reply
  73. Natasha Mairs

    March 16, 2016 at 12:09 pm

    Love a nice creamy chive dip, and those crisps looks so nice, haven’t tried them yet

    Reply
  74. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    March 16, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    I bet these are a major crowd pleaser!

    Reply
  75. sue|theviewfromgreatisland

    March 16, 2016 at 11:49 am

    This would not last a minute in our house, we’re serious chip and dip-a-holics!

    Reply
  76. Georgina prince

    March 16, 2016 at 10:41 am

    The dip looks amazing! Omg its making me hungry haha, I love that you added the crispy bacon x

    Reply
  77. Cassandra Mayers

    March 16, 2016 at 11:19 am

    Im not a big bacon fan, but I know my partner would love this!!!

    Reply
  78. Lynda Dawson

    March 16, 2016 at 10:48 am

    My favourite dip is garlic, sour cream and chive.

    Reply
  79. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    March 16, 2016 at 10:38 am

    The mature cheese crisps sound delicious! Crisps and dip are definitely a huge weakness for me.

    Reply
  80. Kerry Whincup

    March 16, 2016 at 9:48 am

    My favourite to make is roasted garlic hummus, very simple and tasty
    3 bulbs garlic
    410 g tin chickpeas in water, drained and rinsed
    2 tbsp tahini
    50 ml olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
    Juice of 1 lemon

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  81. Laura @ Dot Makes 4

    March 16, 2016 at 9:46 am

    I love the idea of this dip, my mouth’s watering just thinking about it!
    I’ve never made dips before, but I think I might try this recipe at the weekend!
    X

    Reply
  82. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake

    March 16, 2016 at 9:36 am

    oooh I am drooling over that dip, it looks amazing!

    I like to be spontaneous but I also like to over-plan every little thing so I’m constantly arguing with myself haha!

    Reply
  83. Stella

    March 16, 2016 at 9:32 am

    I have never thought of making dips before. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  84. Sylvie

    March 16, 2016 at 9:13 am

    Ah too bad I can’t participate, sounds like a nice prize, lovely little bowls too!

    Reply
  85. Kavey

    March 16, 2016 at 7:54 am

    I love those bowls, very elegant but fun. You’re dip looks great, totally agree that everything is better with bacon! Good luck for your crazy adventure! 😉

    Reply
  86. Angie

    March 16, 2016 at 5:07 am

    This looks very interesting! I’ve tried some of these dips and they’re usually pretty tasty!
    Thanks Elizabeth!!!!

    Reply
  87. WhatLauraLoves

    March 16, 2016 at 1:59 am

    These dips would be absolutely perfect for me and my hubby when we’re watching a movie at home with some snacks! xxx

    Reply
  88. Kristy Brown

    March 15, 2016 at 11:58 pm

    I once made a terrible avocado dip!! I have to say – I am diabolical at making dips. I do like garlic and chive cream cheese as a dip though

    Reply
  89. Angela at Daysinbed

    March 15, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    This has to be one of my favourite food websites. Thanks for sharing. Your recipes always look so great. Angela

    Reply
  90. BloggerMummyLauren

    March 15, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    This post is making my mouth water, that crispy bacon looks absolutely delicious! Haven’t seen these in the shops, will have to look out for them!

    Reply
  91. Miranda (Anosa)

    March 15, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    Loving the look of this dip, it looks so delicious. Thanks for the recipe I will try it out this weekend, I am also an impulse buyer and have a flight ticker for norway too for next month.

    Reply
  92. Rhian Westbury

    March 15, 2016 at 10:19 pm

    This sounds like such a nice dip and I am sure I could do a really nice slimming version x

    Reply
  93. Ickle Pickle

    March 15, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    Oh this sounds absolutely delicious – my children would love it too. I am definitely going to try this. Kaz x

    Reply
  94. fozia Akhtar

    March 15, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    sour cream and parsley

    Reply
  95. Hannah jade

    March 15, 2016 at 9:04 pm

    Hands down a spicy guac with plenty of lime!

    Reply
  96. tamsin w

    March 15, 2016 at 8:58 pm

    sour cream and parsley

    Reply
  97. Tori Gabriel

    March 15, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    I have never actually made a dip before. I always by the premade ones that have four in one that all taste pretty much the same. These sound so simple to make though that I think it’s time to branch out.

    Reply
  98. Lisa Evans

    March 15, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    Homemade chunky guacamole

    Reply
  99. StressedMum

    March 15, 2016 at 8:08 pm

    These all sound delicious, am going to have to try these out x

    Reply
  100. Emma Nixon

    March 15, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    Fresh yoghurt, cucumber and mint. A nice refreshing dip. Occassionaly i add a dash of lime

    Reply
  101. Robyn Seviour

    March 15, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    Spiced Beetroot Dip

    Roast the beetroot whole with several garlic cloves until soft, then blend both with some toasted cumin seeds, creme fraiche and season to taste. Perfect for a wintery picnic

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  102. Catherine Whetton

    March 15, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    I loved smoked mackerel with creme fraiche, rocket, lemon juice and salt and pepper. All blitzed but with some of the mackerel left chunky. Delicious with warm pitta breads!!

    Reply
  103. carol gates

    March 15, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    Pesto dip – really easy – a tub of soft cheese, 2 tablespoons basil pesto, mix together, serve with a sprinkle of pine nuts and a drizzle of virgin olive oil on top, Really quick and really delicious

    Reply
  104. Ana De- Jesus

    March 15, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    I need that creamy chive dip with all the veggie crispies because they all look delicious especially the roasted garlic and Mediterranean herb.

    Reply
  105. Milly Y

    March 15, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    I love guacamole as a dip – just avocado, chilli and a splash of lime juice!

    Reply
  106. Dean of Little Steps

    March 15, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    I love dips! I’m pinning this and definitely want to try this out 🙂 x

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  107. Emma T

    March 15, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    I don’t usually make dips – but a simple sour cream with chopped fresh chives and chopped spring onion is lush.

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  108. Emma White

    March 15, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    oh yes this sounds amazing and I am going to give it a try

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  109. Tracey bowden

    March 15, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Your dips sound delicious. I have never made homemade dip before so I don’t have any recipes for you but I am partial to a salsa dip

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  110. Laura Harris

    March 15, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    Fruit Salsa Dip – about 8-10 cherry tomatoes, 1 spring onion, half a mango, half a cucumber, 1 cup sweetcorn, 2 tsps olive oil, squeeze lemon juice, mixed herbs you have (eg- coriander, parsley, mint, oregano)

    Chop all the fruit and vegetables into small pieces, and mix them all together. Mix in any herbs, the olive oil and lemon juice, and, if you feel it needs it, a pinch of sugar.

    My son loves making this with me, and it’s great not only as a dip, but with wraps, fajitas, crusty bread, or even in sandwiches.

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  111. barbara daniels

    March 15, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    that would be cream cheese, chopped up spring onion, garlic and a hint of mint, yummy

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  112. Ciara Wakefield

    March 15, 2016 at 2:55 pm

    For me it’s got to be a simple chilli dip made with a tub of cream cheese, some salt and pepper, and plenty of sweet chilli sauce. Simple – but always a winner in our house!

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  113. Gemma Whitmore

    March 15, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    I love homemade (yet healthy!) tzatziki… 1 small pot of fat free natural yogurt, add as much crushed garlic as you can handle, grated (and dried) cucumber and a pinch of chilli flakes. Leave to chill for an hour and you’re good to dip!! Yum.

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  114. C Kennedy

    March 15, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    I usually just buy my dips ready-made but you’ve instantly sold me on that bacon and cream cheese dip. Bacon, cream cheese and mayo are individually my three favourite things, I’m definitely making that dip this weekend it looks so yummy!

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  115. Ruth Tesdale

    March 15, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    My favourite dip recipe is one that I loved when I lived in Egypt. It is a traditional recipe called Baba ganoush.

    The ingredients are 2 aubergines – peeled and chopped, olive oil, half a chopped red onions,crushed 2 cloves garlic and fresh basil.
    Fry the aubergines and onions in hot olive oil for 15 minutes, add arlic and fry for 2 minutes. Put in a blender with a handful of fresh basil and a splash of olive oil and blend to a rough paste. I like mine spicy and also add some chopped red chilli in the blender.

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  116. claire nutman

    March 15, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    My absolute fave……………..
    •2 (8oz) packages of softened cream cheese
    •1 packet Ranch dressing mix
    •1/2 can of beer (use a lager or full bodied beer for better flavor)
    •2 cups shredded cheese
    •bacon bits, green onions (optional, for garnish)

    Directions
    1. Mix cream cheese, dressing, and beer until consistency is creamy.
    2. Mix in 1 cup of cheese; sprinkle remaining 1 cup of cheese on top.
    3. Refrigerated overnight, or at least 3 hours before serving, to allow the flavors to marinate.
    4. Garnish with bacon bits and green onions if desired.
    5. Serve cold with pretzels or crackers.

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  117. Maria

    March 15, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    Low fat cream cheese mixed with green pesto

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  118. Choclette

    March 15, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    Loving all these dip ideas and that picture of you all diving in is fab.

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  119. Claire @foodiequine

    March 15, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    You have got to try this one!
    Tub of Cream cheese and mix in 2 tsp of curry powder, 1/3 tsp english mustard powder, 1/2 a cup tomato chutney, 1/2 a cup of flaked almonds.

    Reply

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