Quick Look: Corned Beef Bagel Dip
- Family Favorite: A longtime family recipe from Mary, the mom of our longtime blog manager, that has been served at gatherings for years.
- Simple Ingredients: Made with everyday ingredients you can easily find at any grocery store.
- Make Ahead: The flavors get even better after a few hours in the fridge, making it perfect for prepping in advance.
- Big Flavor: Creamy, savory, and packed with classic corned beef flavor in every bite.
- Party Perfect: Ideal for holidays, game day, potlucks, family gatherings, and casual get-togethers.
- Best with Bagels: Delicious served with chunks of plain, everything, onion, or sesame bagels for dipping.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s Famous!!! This recipe comes straight from Mary, the mom of our longtime blog manager, Bridget. If you’ve ever attended one of their family gatherings, chances are you’ve seen this bagel dip sitting front and center because everyone expects it to be there.
- Easy + Delicious: What makes it special is its simplicity. There are no fancy ingredients or complicated steps, just the perfect combination of corned beef, creamy mayo and sour cream, onion, and dill. The flavors blend together beautifully as the dip chills, making it an ideal make-ahead appetizer.
- Tried and True: It’s one of those old-school family recipes that has stood the test of time because it simply works. Every time we serve it, people immediately ask for the recipe.
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Key Ingredients
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- corned beef – if you can find it at your local grocery stores, we highly recommend Budding Corned Beef. Or feel free to ask the deli for very thinly sliced corned beef deli meat.
- mayo – the creamy base for this tasty dip.
- sour cream – we use regular sour cream, but you can also substitute it with dairy-free sour cream.
- yellow onion – a little bit of mild onion that always adds the best flavor.
- seasoned salt & dill weed – absolutely love this seasoning blend, please be sure to taste and make any adjustments according to your personal preferences.
- bagels – just cut your favorite variety of bagels into 1-inch cubes or bite-sized pieces for easy dunking. Bagel chips would also work, but we love a good soft, chewy bagel!
How To Make Bagel Dip
Step 1: Put all of the ingredients (except the bagel pieces) in a large bowl. Give this savory dip a good mix to fully combine.
Pro Tip: Make Ahead of Time
Highly recommend making this creamy dip the night before you plan to serve it! Just store in an airtight container in the fridge overnight. This gives all the flavors time to hangout together and chill. It will still be delicious right away, but chilling for a few hours or overnight really brings it to the next level!
Step 2: Place in the refrigerator to let all those flavors meld and then serve with some cut up pieces of your favorite bagel (we recommend plain bagels or everything bagels).
Best Ways To Serve Bagel Dip
We always put our bagel dip in a serving bowl and enjoy with large chunks of plain bagels that we cut-up ahead of time. It is as simple as that! You could also scoop this easy appetizer with pita chips, rye crackers, potato chips, or any other favorite dippers. The perfect appetizer or snack to share with your family or friends at a cabin, cookout, or special occasion gathering.
Make Ahead + Storage
- Make Ahead: This dip is actually best when made ahead of time. Prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and store covered in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Recipe FAQs
- Can I use leftover corned beef? We have always made it with thinly sliced deli corned beef, but you could absolutely use some leftover corned beef. Just make sure to cut or break apart into small/thin pieces so it is easy for scooping.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz deli corned beef
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream, (sub dairy-free sour cream)
- 1/4 cup sweet yellow onion, minced (sub with dried minced onion)
- 1/2 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 2 bags plain bagels, cut sliced bagels into large chunks
Instructions
- Cut Corned Beef: Use a sharp knife and cutting board to cut the slices of corned beef into 1/2 – 1 inch pieces.
- Mix: Put the corned beef pieces in a large bowl with 2 cups mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup sweet yellow onion, 1/2 tablespoon seasoned salt, and 1 teaspoon dill weed. Mix to fully combine.
- Option to Refrigerate Overnight: If you have the time, it is highly recommended to let this dip chill, covered, in the fridge overnight before serving. If you don't have time, that's ok, it will still be amazing.
- Serve: Enjoy by scooping the dip with the large chunks of bagels!
Notes
- Corned Beef: this family recipe is typically made with Budding’s Sliced Corned Beef, but you can also request thinly sliced corned beef at your local grocery store deli.
- Gluten Free: serve with your favorite gluten-free bagels.
- Storage: leftover bagel dip can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Prep Ahead of Time: this is one of those recipes that is even better when prepped ahead of time, giving all the flavors time to hangout together!
- Recipe Inspiration: This recipe comes from Mary, the mom of our long-time blog manager, Bridget! Thanks, Mary for lending us the recipe!
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Justine says
Made it for a work potluck and everyone asked for the recipe. Made it dairy free and served with some gluten and some gluten free bagels. Drool worthy!!!
Erin says
Yay!! So happy to hear that, Justine! Thanks for taking the time to come back and leave a rating and review – I really appreciate it!
B says
Our family absolutely loves this recipe and requests it often!