BLT Dip

BLT Dip

Ingredients:
 
1-1/2 pound bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled, and divided
2 cups (shredded) mozzarella cheese
2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) or to taste
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
1 tbsp mustard
2 cups (chopped & seeded) tomatoes
1-1/2 cup (shredded) Iceberg lettuce
pepper an salt to taste
Toasted bread rounds, crackers, or pita chips.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350˚F. 

• Spray a 11⁄2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

• Set aside 3/4 cup crumbled bacon.

• In a large bowl, combine remaining bacon, cream cheese, shredded cheeses, sour cream, mayonnaise, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and mustard. 

• Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. 

• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. 

• Sprinkle chopped tomatoes, remaining 3/4 cup crumbled bacon and lettuce over hot dip. 

• Serve immediately with toasted bread rounds, crackers, or pita chips..