Everything Bagel Dip

You know that moment when you’re staring into the fridge ten minutes before people arrive, wondering what possibly could have made you think you had enough time to prepare? This dip is your answer.

It takes about five minutes to throw together, looks like you actually tried, and tastes better than it has any right to. The kind of thing that makes people ask for the recipe while they’re still holding a cracker.

I started making this after buying my third consecutive tub of everything bagel seasoning and realizing I needed to do more with it than just sprinkle it on avocado toast. Turns out, when you mix it into cream cheese with a few other ingredients, you get something that tastes like the best part of Sunday brunch without having to wait in line.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is one of those recipes that makes you look like a much better cook than you actually are. The prep time is shorter than most people spend choosing a show on Netflix.

It works for literally any occasion. Game day, book club, Tuesday night because you’re tired of eating sad desk lunches, or that party where you said you’d “bring something” and then forgot until an hour before.

The flavor is bold and savory without being overwhelming. You get that classic everything bagel taste—the garlic, the onion, the sesame seeds, the poppy seeds—all mixed into something creamy and addictive.

Plus, it’s completely customizable. Want it lighter? Use Greek yogurt. Want it richer? Add more cream cheese. Want people to stop talking to you so you can eat more? Just keep it all to yourself.

Ingredients

For the dip:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, plus more for topping
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

For serving:

• Bagel chips, pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables

Instructions

Make sure your cream cheese is actually soft. If you forgot to take it out of the fridge, microwave it for 15-20 seconds, but watch it—you want soft, not melted.

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together until smooth. A hand mixer makes this easier, but a fork and some determination works too.

Add the everything bagel seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, and black pepper. Mix until everything is well combined and you can see the seasonings distributed throughout.

Stir in the fresh chives and lemon juice. The lemon brightens everything up and keeps it from tasting too heavy.

Taste it. This is important. Add more seasoning if you want it bolder, or a pinch of salt if it needs it (though the everything bagel seasoning usually has plenty).

Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle extra everything bagel seasoning on top. This makes it look professional and gives people an idea of what they’re about to eat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This lets the flavors meld together. If you’re in a rush, you can serve it immediately, but it’s better after it’s had time to sit.

Serve with bagel chips, crackers, pita chips, or cut-up vegetables. Carrots and bell peppers are surprisingly good with this.

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