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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Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bagel dip, cream cheese dip, dried beef dip, easy appetizer, everything bagel dip, party dip

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 190kcal

Author: info.thekitcheen

Equipment

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

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

Instructions

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

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