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Bagel Dip Recipe

This creamy, savory bagel dip recipe is the ultimate party hit! Made with cream cheese, sour cream, dried beef, and bold seasonings, it comes together in minutes and gets even better after a night in the fridge. Perfect with bagel chips, veggies, or pretzels—just be warned, it disappears FAST.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Base:
  • 2 blocks 8oz each cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat or light
  • 3 tbsp mayo
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp dried minced onion
Flavor Bombs:
  • 1 jar 2.5oz dried beef, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Optional – Everything Bagel Version:
  • 3 tbsp everything bagel seasoning
  • Extra dried minced garlic optional
For Serving (Optional):
  • Bagel chips
  • Veggie sticks cucumber, bell pepper
  • Pretzels

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Soften Cream Cheese: Leave out for 30 minutes or microwave for 20 seconds.
  2. Make Base: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Prep Beef: Finely chop dried beef.
  4. Mix Flavorings: Stir in dried minced onion, garlic powder, parsley, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Add Beef & Onions: Fold in dried beef and green onions gently.
  6. Everything Bagel Version (Optional): Stir in 2–3 tbsp of seasoning, adjusting to taste.
  7. Chill: Transfer to a bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
  8. Serve: Let sit at room temp for 20 mins before serving. Garnish with green onions or paprika.

Notes

Don’t skip chilling! It enhances flavor and texture.
Try other meats like corned beef or bacon.
Can substitute sun-dried tomatoes or veggie bacon for a vegetarian version.
Keeps in the fridge for 5 days. Not freezer-friendly.
Serve with bagel chips, veggies, pretzels, or even apple slices for a sweet-savory combo.