This savory Bagel Dip is a delicious and easy appetizer that will no doubt make any blunt snack delectable and irresistible. This recipe is yummy, extra creamy, and absolutely divine.
The ingredients in this bagel dip combine well to give it an interesting flavor, but you can still almost taste every constituent ingredient. The Greek yogurt tang taste is particularly outstanding in this dip.
The appeal of this dip is not just its taste but also its texture. Besides, the dip has a balanced consistency since it's soft enough to put a cracker in it but also thick enough not to drip all over.
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Easy Bagel Dip Recipe
This recipe is versatile and goes well with just about any snack. It can be served with plain bagels, veggie sticks, crackers, bread, pita chips or tortilla chips. This creamy dip is convenient because you can prepare it to be used by your guests even when they are having a variety of snacks.
Bagel dip is a perfect dish to serve as an appetizer at parties and holiday events. It can also be served as a side at breakfast or brunch. This savory dip served with other accompaniment’s is an absolute delight that works great as a weekend snack that you can have as you enjoy a movie or sporting match.
This dish ensures that you entertain your guests with a dip that is not only easy to make but also quite delicious.
Why Does This Recipe Work?
The bagel dip recipe will make you want to keep the ingredients close to satisfy a last-minute craving or to meet your hosting needs. Here are reasons why you should prepare this dish as a side and appetizer the next time you are hosting.
- It is delicious and full of flavor. You will want to prepare this recipe because it will definitely be a hit at your next party or brunch.
- This recipe is easy to prepare. The process involves two easy, simple steps that require no expertise since all it takes is combining the ingredients together in a bowl.
- The recipe requires very few and simple ingredients. You only need 5 pantry essentials to get this dip ready. Preparing this recipe also requires few kitchen ingredients. A mixing bowl, hand mixer, serving bowl and wooden spoon are all you need to prepare this delicious dip.
- It requires less than five minutes to make. You will definitely want to prepare this recipe because it is extremely convenient and literally takes up no time.
- It is versatile. It can be served with a wide variety of snacks.
What Is In This Recipe?
Cream cheese: Either full fat or light cream cheese works perfectly for this recipe. However, full fat cream cheese adds some extra creaminess to the recipe.
Plain Greek yogurt: It acts as a base for this recipe. It also gives the dip a tangy taste.
Bagel seasoning: It enables you to prepare a dip that is rich in flavor. You can adjust the ingredients of this seasoning to match your personal taste.
Onion powder: It adds flavor to the recipe.
Garlic powder: It enhances flavor of the dip.
How To Make Bagel Dip Recipe?
One: In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder and onion powder until combined.
Two: Transfer the dip into a serving bowl, sprinkle bagel seasoning on top and serve.
Homemade Bagel Seasoning
To make a homemade bagel seasoning, in a small bowl mix the below:
- 2 Teaspoons white sesame seeds
- 1 Teaspoons onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Black sesame seeds
- 1 Teaspoon Sea salt
- ½ Teaspoon Poppy seeds
Top Tips
- Allow the dip to sit for some time before serving since it gets better as it sits. The dip can be prepared up to 2 days ahead of serving. Similarly, the seasoning can also be made ahead of time.
- Ensure that you mix ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Select high quality ingredients to ensure that they combine well.
- Start with soft cream cheese at room temperature and add other ingredients to enable them to combine well.
- Adjust the quantity of ingredients to match the taste of your choice.
- You can use either full-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt. However, full-fat Greek yogurt is richer and creamier.
Recipe Variation
There are various ways that this recipe can be modified. Here are some of the ways that you can spruce up this dip:
- You may use sour cream or mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt. However, Plain Greek yogurt produces a lighter dip than sour cream.
- Another variation of this recipe is to use a combination of yogurt and sour cream.
- This dip can be garnished with red onion and sliced chives.
- You can use either store-bought from your local grocery store or home-made bagel seasoning. A homemade seasoning allows you to use your preferred ingredients and create a taste that you like.
- Add green chopped onions to get extra crunch in this recipe. Green onions also spice up the dip and give it a distinct taste. You could also use scallions instead of green onions.
- You can make this dip dairy free by using dairy-free cream cheese and plain Greek yoghurt.
Serving Suggestions
This recipe can be served chilled or immediately after preparing. It can be served with crunchy veggies sticks or crackers of your choice. This creamy dip can also be served with crispy oven baked chicken.
Fresh vegetables that can be served with bagel dip include cucumbers, baby carrots, celery sticks, and cauliflower.
Storage
To Store: Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Storing the dip allows the different ingredients to combine well with each other.
Freeing: You can freeze your dip, but it is not recommended because it changes its texture. You can definitely freeze if you do not mind the change in texture. The bagel seasoning can be stored in an airtight container for weeks.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. it can be prepared days or hours before serving it and allow it to sit for some time.
The consistency of any dip recipe absolutely depends on a person’s preference. However, the ingredients are also used to determine the consistency. The Greek yoghurt ingredient used in this recipe gives a much lighter consistency.
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Recipe
Bagel Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 226 g cream cheese , room temperature
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoon bagel seasoning , store-bought
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, greek yogurt, garlic powder and onion powder until combined.
- Transfer the dip into a serving bowl, sprinkle everything bagel seasoning on top and serve.
Notes
- Allow the dip to sit for some time before serving since it gets better as it sits. The dip can be prepared up to 2 days ahead of serving. Similarly, the seasoning can also be made ahead of time.
- Ensure that you mix ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Select high quality ingredients to ensure that they combine well.
- Start with soft cream cheese at room temperature and add other ingredients to enable them to combine well.
- Adjust the quantity of ingredients to match the taste of your choice.
- You can use either full-fat or low-fat Greek yogurt. However, full-fat Greek yogurt is richer and creamier.
Variation
- You may use sour cream or mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt. However, Plain Greek yogurt produces a lighter dip than sour cream.
- Another variation of this recipe is to use a combination of yogurt and sour cream.
- This dip can be garnished with red onion and sliced chives.
- You can use either store-bought from your local grocery store or home-made bagel seasoning. A homemade seasoning allows you to use your preferred ingredients and create a taste that you like.
- Add green chopped onions to get extra crunch in this recipe. Green onions also spice up the dip and give it a distinct taste. You could also use scallions instead of green onions.
- You can make this dip dairy free by using dairy-free cream cheese and plain Greek yoghurt.
Kim
Delicious! I added chopped fresh dill, and it was delicious.
Jan
Can I skip the greek yoghurt?
Radwa
You can replace t with sour cream.