🏈🥓 Game day just got tastier! Looking for a crowd-pleasing tailgate recipe that combines fresh ingredients with classic flavors? Try this BLT Dip from Dinner Tonight! Creamy, crunchy, and loaded with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes, it’s a fun appetizer that’s perfect for cheering on your favorite team.
For a healthier tailgate spread, serve it with colorful veggie dippers like bell peppers, cucumbers, celery, and carrots alongside whole-grain crackers. You’ll add extra crunch, fiber, and nutrients while keeping everyone fueled for the game.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces light cream cheese
- 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons skim milk
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dill
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon freeze dried chives
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes chopped
- 4 slices bacon baked, crumbled
- 1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 3 ounces lowfat unsalted tortilla chips
- 10 baby carrots
- 3 stalks celery cut into 2 inch portions
- 3 stalks celery cut into 2 inch portions
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Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, greek yogurt, milk, lemon juice and seasonings. Mix together well using an electric mixer or stand mixer.
- On a serving platter, arrange the shredded lettuce in an even layer. Spread the cream cheese mixture in the center and spread out over the lettuce.
- Top with tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and cheddar cheese. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, be aware the tomatoes and lettuce may become watery and affect overall quality the longer it’s stored.
- Serve with tortilla chips, carrots, and celery.
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