7-Layer B. L. T. Dip

13 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup vegetarian mayonnaise (Vegenaise)
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup minced iceberg lettuce
  • 1/4 cup minced water chestnut (the crunch is nice) (optional)
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled or 8 slices vegetarian bacon
  • 4 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Spread the mixture onto a serving plate.
  3. 3
    Mix together the minced lettuce with the water chestnuts (if using).
  4. 4
    Top the cream cheese mixture with remaining ingredients, in order: lettuce/water chestnut, the cheeses, cooked and crumbled bacon, chopped tomatoes, and green onions.
  5. 5
    Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. 6
    Serve with bread rounds or pita chips for dipping.
  7. 7
    Note: you can also mix the water chestnuts into the cream cheese mixture instead of into the lettuce, if you prefer.

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