This easy pepperoncini dip is creamy, tangy and slightly spicy. It is best served with the homemade bagel chips, your favorite crackers or even fresh vegetables and takes just 5 minutes to prepare!
This post was originally published in October 2019 and has been updated for content.
This easy appetizer is the perfect addition to your party spread or an easy dish to bring to your next potluck. The flavor is unique, but tasty and the homemade bagel chips are to die for. They are crispy, chewy and perfectly flavored with oregano and garlic.
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🥯 Ingredients notes
- Cream Cheese - Soften your cream cheese to room temperature before making this dip. This will make it easier to mix with the peppers and seasonings and make a smoother dip. I also suggest using block cream cheese instead of whipped cream cheese. You can use the whipped cream cheese, but the dip will be a bit looser.
- Pepperoncini Peppers - If you can find already sliced jarred pepperoncini peppers, that will make things easier. You can also slice whole jarred pepperoncini peppers if that is all you can find.
- Bagels - I prefer using plain bagels for these bagel chips. For extra flavor and texture, try onion or everything bagels instead.
🔪 Step by step instructions
First, combine all of the ingredients for the dip, except for the salt and pepper, in a mixing bowl.
Mix together the ingredients thoroughly so that the seasonings and pepper are evenly combined with the cream cheese. Taste the dip and add salt and pepper as desired. Place the dip in your serving container and allow to chill in the fridge while you make your bagel chips.
Split your bagels in half and cut the halves in one inch pieces.
Place bagel pieces in a mixing bowl with the remaining ingredients and toss to combine.
Lay the seasoned bagel pieces out on a sheet pan that has been lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake in a 350˚ oven for about 15 minutes, tossing the pieces halfway through. This will make sure they are all evenly browned and crispy.
Serve chilled dip with cooled bagel chips, crackers or fresh vegetables.
⭐ Top tip
Soften your cream cheese! This will make it easy to mix the dip and ensures the flavors are well incorporated. Leave your cream cheese out on the counter to allow it to come to room temperature. You can also warm it up in the microwave at half-power if you're in a time crunch, just make sure it doesn't melt!
🍽 What to serve with this
- Cast Iron Pizza
- Braciole with Marinara
- Easy Slow Cooker Minestrone
- Grilled Italian Zucchini with Lemon
- Polenta Cakes with Tomato Bacon Jam
- Italian Salmon
🧀 More easy appetizer recipes
If you loved this recipe for pepperoncini dip, check out these other easy appetizers that I know you will also love.
- Whipped Ricotta with Lemon
- Puff Pastry Squares with Sundried Tomato
- Loaded Chips with Bacon and Blue Cheese
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Print📖 Recipe
Pepperoncini Dip with Bagel Chips
This easy pepperoncini dip is creamy, tangy and slightly spicy. It takes just 5 minutes to prepare and is best served with these homemade bagel chips, your favorite crackers or even fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pepperoncini Dip
- 8 oz softened block cream cheese
- ⅓ cup jarred sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 2 Tablespoons pepperoncini juice, from pepper jar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt & pepper, to taste
Bagel Chips
- 3 large plain bagels
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Pepperoncini Dip
- Combine softened cream cheese, pepperoncini peppers, pepperoncini juice, garlic powder and dried oregano in a small bowl and stir thoroughly to combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Transfer dip to the serving container and chill in the fridge while the bagel chips are prepared.
Bagel Chips
- Preheat oven to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Split bagels in half and slice each half into 1" wedges. Combine bagel pieces in a medium bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, and salt. Toss together to make sure all of the bagel pieces are covered evenly with oil and spices.
- Spread seasoned bagel pieces onto the prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, tossing the bagel pieces halfway through cooking. Bagels pieces should be lightly browned and crispy.
- Cool bagel chips completely and serve with the chilled dip.
Notes
- Use softened room temperature cream cheese to help make sure all of the ingredients mix together well. Whipped cream cheese may be used, but the dip with be looser.
- Whole jarred pepperoncini peppers may be used and sliced or jarred sliced pepperoncini peppers can be used to shorten prep time.
- Onion or everything bagels may be used instead of plain bagels for extra flavor and texture.
- Dip can be made up to 2 days ahead of time and stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator.
- Bagel chips can be made earlier in the day and stored in a zip top bag after cooling. It's recommended not to prepare them too far in advance as the chips will start to soften in the bag after a few hours.
Keywords: pepperoncini dip, easy appetizer, homemade bagel chips
Agnieszka says
My husband loves peperoncini and loved this dip. What an awesome idea!
Kay says
Love the flavour from the pepperoncini! The bagel chips are awesome.
Kayla DiMaggio says
Yum! I love pepperocinis and this dip was so delicious! It is one of my new favorites for sure!
Luca - Ruoka on valmis says
I had never thought about making bagel chips, and I love dips, they are so common in Finland! This sounds like a great combination!
Jeri says
So easy to make and tasted delicious! The bagel chips are a new favorite snack around here!
Jeannie says
I can finish all the bagels with this dip! I love the idea of making more homemade dips than store bought.
Lexa says
This dip is fantastic! Love that is so easy to make and the bagel chips are a great idea! Love it!
Alexandra says
Incredibly delicious and full of flavour!
Andrea White says
Looks delicious!! I'd love to make this
Melinda says
I love pepperoncinis and this combination of creamy cheese and the juice from the peppers sounds delicious. Great idea to make homemade bagel chips too!! I’m making this!