This Everything Bagel Dip is the quick and creamy appetizer that disappears the second it hits the table. It comes together in minutes, has that perfect everything bagel flavor, and pairs with just about anything you want to dip. My family happily gathers around it with veggies, crackers, and pretzels, and I think you will love how easy it is to bring a fun and flavorful dish to any get together.
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This post was originally published on 7/12/2020 and updated on 12/23/2025.
With experience from both restaurant kitchens and many years of feeding my own hungry family, I have learned how to make homemade recipes that are trustworthy, family friendly, and flavorful. I test everything until my kids and taste testers give it a thumbs up, and I bring that same from scratch style and Midwest know how to every recipe I share. When I say this dip is a winner, it is because it has been made, tasted, tweaked, and loved more than a few times in my kitchen.
Why We Love this Everything Bagel Dip
- It takes only a few minutes to mix together with basic ingredients.
- You can make it ahead and keep it chilled until serving.
- It fits right in on any snack board or appetizer spread.
- It works for parties, holidays, game days, or easy afternoon snacking.
- Kids and adults both love it!
Everything Bagel Dip Recipe Ingredients
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Dried Minced Onion
Substitute Suggestions
- Cream Cheese: If you like you can use Neufchatel Cheese. The dip won't be as rich but it will still be tasty.
- Sour Cream: Substitute plain Greek yogurt. We tried both, the family voted on the sour cream one. Personally, I loved them both. I happen to love yogurt though. The yogurt gives it just a teeny bit of tang and zip.
- Everything Bagel Seasoning: There are so many different flavors of everything bagel seasoning. Use your favorite! We really love the original, Himalayan pink salt, and I personally love the jalapeno one.
- Dried Minced Onion: You could use a ¼ teaspoon of onion powder instead.
How to Make Creamy Everything Bagel Dip
- First, add the softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth and no lumps remain. I like to use the stand mixer or a hand beater.
- Next, stir in the sour cream, bagel seasoning and minced onion until thoroughly combined.
- Put in serving bowl and chill until ready to serve.
Serving Bagel Dip
This easy bagel dip is perfect for parties, snacks, and weekend hangouts, and it tastes great with a variety of dippers. Here are a some delicious options:
- Bagel Chips
- Pretzels and Pretzel Thins
- Corn Chips
- Thinly Sliced Baguette
- Tortilla Chips
- Assortment of Crackers
- Pita Chips
- Cut up Bagels
- Variety of Veggies like: cucumbers, carrots, bell peppers, celery
Expert Tip: Since this is a cream cheese based dip it should only be left sitting at room temperature for 2 hours. To allow it stay out longer I like to place the bowl of dip in a larger bowl that is filled with ice or ice packs. You can cover them with a cute towel for serving. This way the dip stays chilled and you can extend the 2 hour period.
Storing Everything Bagel Dip
Store this dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Stir it up good before serving again.
Heather's Favorite Tools for this Recipe
- I use my KitchenAid stand mixer most out of all my kitchen tools and appliances. It helps whip up things so much faster!
- I love these nestled bowls for mixing and prepping ingredients.
- Chad got me these magnetic measuring spoons for Christmas one year and they are fabulous!!!
Tips for Bagel Dip
- Make it ahead! Make this 1-2 days in advance and store tightly covered in the fridge. Stir it up good before serving.
- Double or triple the recipe for larger crowds. This dip disappears fast!
- Start with softened cream cheese. It will whip up better and faster.
- Thin it out with extra sour cream for the perfect potato chip dip!
- Use it as a spread for sandwiches or as a topping on baked potatoes. Add it to toasted bagels and top with sliced avocado and a fried egg! Yum!
More Dip Recipes:
- Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Easy Corn Dip
- Onion Soup Mix Dip
- Yogurt Fruit Dip
- Homemade Queso Cheese Dip
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Everything Bagel Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Everything Bagel seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and no longer lumpy. I like to use a stand mixer or hand beater.
- Stir in sour cream, bagel seasoning and minced onion.
- Chill in fridge, covered, until ready to serve.
- Stir again and top with more bagel seasoning before serving.
- Serve with crackers, veggies, chips, bagels
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