Everything Dip

 

I love an everything bagel.  I also love a good dip.  Hence, the birth of the everything dip.  All the fixins' from a savory everything bagel all packed into a creamy dip and sure to be a star at your next party.  You can make this dip the night before you will be serving it since it only gets better the longer the flavors have to mingle in the refrigerator.  This stuff is seriously yummy.  I serve it with bagel chips, buttery crackers, or cut up vegetables.

 

I was inspired to make this recipe up from another recipe I made from a magazine that reminded me of chive and onion cream cheese.  I took that idea, gave it a little kick in the pants, and the result was this dip.

 

•  8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 C. sour cream
• 1/2 C. mayonaise
• 3 Tb garlic powder
• 3 Tb minced dried onion
• 2 Tb sesame seeds
• 2 Tb poppy seeds
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• chopped green onion for garnish

 

In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until lightly golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.  Give the pan a shake now and then to cook the seeds evenly.

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients including the sesame seeds until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerator for one hour or up to overnight. Serve with cut up vegetables, bagel chips, or crackers.