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Everything Bagel dip is your next must-make recipe for any party, potluck, BBQ, or gathering! All the deliciously savory flavor of Everything But the Bagel seasoning in a rich, creamy scallion cream cheese mixture that’s absolutely perfect for dipping, spreading, and schmearing. This appetizer recipe is SO easy to make, too!

Overhead view of a bowl of Everything Bagel dip topped with Everything Bagel seasoning and green onions.

🧂 What Makes This Recipe So Good

Everything Bagel dip has all the incredible flavors of the famed seasoning, mixed into a creamy blend of sour cream, cream cheese, and mayo. It’s rich, zesty, and wonderfully savory, and it pairs amazingly well with the dipping vessels of your choice. I like to use something crisp and crunchy to balance the whipped texture of the dip, but you could totally tear up soft bagels and use those instead.
There’s zero cooking in this dip recipe, so it comes together SUPER fast. All you have to do is blend it all together! You don’t have to chill it, either, so if you’re short on time, you can literally whip this up right before your guests arrive.
Of course, you can make it ahead of time if that’s more your style. Just cover it well and refrigerate it until you need it. It’ll keep for 3 days as long as the container’s airtight! Serve it chilled, at room temperature, or even warmed if you want.

👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

The most important step of this recipe actually happens before you start preparing the dip. Before you begin, set the cream cheese out on the counter for at least 30 minutes. It’s honestly crucial that the cream cheese come to room temperature, otherwise it won’t blend well or easily. You’re likely to end up with lumps of cream cheese all throughout the dip. If you forget, don’t just throw it in the microwave! Dairy products can curdle or separate if they’re heated too quickly, plus you don’t want the cream cheese to be hot or it could affect the sour cream and mayo.
A little Everything Bagel dip hack if you don’t feel like dragging out your mixer: use whipped cream cheese instead of a regular old block. If you start with whipped cream cheese, you can just stir everything together with a silicone spatula instead of using a mixer. Still let it come to room temperature first!
The longer the prepared dip rests before serving, the more intense the flavors will be. Keep that in mind if you’re debating adding more Everything Bagel seasoning! You don’t want to overdo it, trust me.