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Pepperoncini Dip with Homemade Bagel Chips

Profile image of Amanda Scarlati By Amanda Scarlati - Updated: Aug 1, 2022 - Published: Jul 20, 2021 - This post contains affiliate links.

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5 from 7 votes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes
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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!

creamy pepperoncini cream cream cheese dip in a wooden bowl surrounded by homemade bagel chip pieces.

This post was originally published in October 2019 and has been updated for content.

This easy pepperoncini dip 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.

Serve with pepperoncini dip with homemade bagel chips as an appetizer for game day with baked mac and cheese bites, Italian beef sandwiches and pizza bread!

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🥯 Ingredients notes

  • Cream Cheese - Block cream cheese will provide a thicker and creamier dip. Whipped cream cheese can also be use, however the dip will be a bit looser.
  • Pepperoncini Peppers - Already sliced pepperoncini peppers, that will make things easier, however you can also get and slice them yourself.
  • Bagels - I prefer using plain bagels for these bagel chips. For extra flavor and texture, try onion or everything bagels instead.

📋 Substitutions and Variations

  • More Spice - Add ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for even more spice.
  • Other Accompaniments - Serve the pepperoncini dip with fresh vegetables or crackers instead of the homemade bagel chips.

🔪 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.

cream cheese, pepperoncini peppers and seasoning in a bowl and mixed pepperoncini dip in wooden bowl.

Split 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.

cut bagels on a cutting board and seasoned bagel pieces in a brown glass mixing bowl.

Lay the seasoned bagel pieces out on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or foil. Bake in a 350˚ oven for about 15 minutes, tossing the pieces halfway through, so they are browned and crispy. Serve chilled dip with cooled bagel chips.

crispy seasoned bagel chips and pepperoncini dip in wooden bowl with a bagel chip in it.

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⭐ Expert tips

  • Soften the cream cheese before using it to make sure the dip is mixed easily and thoroughly.
  • Chill the pepperoncini dip in the refrigerator while the bagel chips are being made.
  • Cut bagels into even pieces for even cooking and texture.
  • Make sure to toss the bagel chips halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.

⏲️ Make ahead and storage instructions

Both the pepperoncini dip and homemade bagel chips can be made ahead of time. The pepperoncini dip will keep for 3-5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The homemade bagel chips will keep in an airtight container for 1-2 days and can be re-crisped up under the broiler in the oven, if needed.

🧀 More easy dip recipes

If you loved this recipe for pepperoncini dip, check out these other easy dip recipes that I know you will also love.

  • Whipped Ricotta
  • Baked Pepperoni Pizza Dip
  • Spicy Sriracha Homemade Hummus
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip

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Recipe

creamy dip in a wooden bowl surrounded by bagel chips
5 from 7 votes

Pepperoncini Dip with Bagel Chips

Yield : 8 servings
Prep: 10 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Total: 25 minutes mins
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.
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Ingredients
  

Pepperoncini Dip

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 2 Tablespoons pepperoncini juice, from 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
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Instructions
 

Pepperoncini Dip

  • Combine softened cream cheese, pepperoncini peppers, pepperoncini juice, garlic powder and dried oregano in a mixing 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 sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Split bagels in half and slice each half into 1" wedges. Combine bagel pieces in a mixing 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 block cream cheese for a thicker, creamier dip or whipped cream cheese for a looser dip.
  • Soften the cream cheese before using it to make sure the dip is mixed easily and thoroughly.
  • Chill the pepperoncini dip in the refrigerator while the bagel chips are being made.
  • Cut bagels into even pieces for even cooking and texture.
  • Make sure to toss the bagel chips halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking.
 

Substitutions and Variations

  • Bagels - Use onion or everything bagels, instead of plain.
  • Peppers - Pre-sliced pepperoncini peppers will make things easier, but can also be purchased and sliced.
  • More Spice - Add ½ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for even more spice.
  • Other Accompaniments - Serve the pepperoncini dip with fresh vegetables or crackers instead of the homemade bagel chips.
 

Make Ahead and Storage Instructions

Both the pepperoncini dip and homemade bagel chips can be made ahead of time. The pepperoncini dip will keep for 3-5 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The homemade bagel chips will keep in an airtight container for 1-2 days and can be re-crisped up under the broiler in the oven, if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ouncesCalories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 427mgPotassium: 113mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 405IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
Author : Amanda Scarlati
Course : Appetizer
Cuisine : Italian
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  1. Mimi Rippee

    May 24, 2024 at 9:19 am

    Question: Are you using pickled pepperoncini? Or fresh? I have pepperoncini chile peppers growing in my garden, so I’m really excited about this recipe!

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    • Amanda

      May 28, 2024 at 8:10 am

      Oh how fun! I love that. These are pickled pepperoncini - but you could certainly pickle your garden peppers and use them!

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