Everything Bagel Dip
This creamy, no-cook everything bagel dip comes together in just five minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. It's the ultimate make-ahead appetizer for brunch parties, holiday spreads, or any time you need something impressive without the effort.
Servings 10 people
Calories 250kcal
Equipment
- Food processor or high-powered blender
- Rubber spatula or scraper
- Shallow wide bowl or rimmed serving plate
Ingredients
- 2 packages 8 oz each full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1.5 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning plus more for topping
- Fresh chives chopped, for topping
For the Homemade Everything Bagel Seasoning (optional):
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon dried minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- 1 to 1.5 teaspoons flaky sea salt
Instructions
- If making homemade seasoning, combine all seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and stir together. Set aside.
- Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before blending.
- Add cream cheese, yogurt, olive oil, garlic cloves, and 1.5 tablespoons of everything bagel seasoning to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
- Spread the dip into a low, wide bowl or rimmed serving plate using the back of a spoon to create swirling texture on the surface.
- Top with an additional sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning and a generous amount of chopped fresh chives.
- Serve immediately with crostini, crackers, and/or fresh vegetables. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days - add toppings just before serving.
Notes
- Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before blending. Cold cream cheese will blend unevenly and leave lumps.
- Make it the night before. The flavors deepen significantly after a few hours in the fridge, making this one of those rare recipes that's actually better the next day.
- Taste before you serve. Give it a taste after blending and adjust the seasoning, garlic, or yogurt to your preference before transferring to the serving dish.
- Add toppings right before guests arrive so the chives stay fresh and the seasoning stays visible and crisp on top.
- To loosen the dip after refrigerating, stir in a small splash of olive oil or an extra spoonful of yogurt.
- This recipe doubles easily for larger crowds.
