8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula to blend the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and free of lumps. This creates the silky foundation that makes the dip so spreadable.
Take your hard-boiled eggs and separate the yolks from the whites. Finely chop the egg whites into small bits and set them aside. In a separate small bowl, mash the yolks with a fork until they reach a fine, crumbly consistency. This separation ensures you get distinct textures in every bite.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of a shallow serving dish or a glass pie plate. Next, sprinkle the chopped egg whites in an even layer over the cream cheese base. Lightly press them down so they adhere to the cream.
Distribute the crumbled egg yolks over the top of the egg whites, creating a bright yellow surface. Sprinkle the crispy crumbled turkey bacon and the sliced green onions over the top. The contrast of the red-toned turkey bacon and green onions makes it look perfectly festive for a Christmas spread.
Finish the dish with a generous dusting of smoked paprika for color and a hint of woodsy flavor. Cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This chilling time allows the base to firm up slightly and the flavors to harmonize.
