Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Dip

makes about 2 cups

8 ounces cream cheese (or neufchatel cheese)

8 ounces (1 cup) nonfat plain Greek yogurt

3 tablespoons poppy seeds

3 tablespoons sesame seeds

3 tablespoons dried minced onions

1 tablespoon dried chives

1 tablespoon (3-4 small cloves) chopped roasted garlic

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Beat together the cream cheese and Greek yogurt in an electric mixer until completely combined.

2. Add the poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried minced onions, dried chives, chopped roasted garlic, salt, and pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Beat to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as needed. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

3. Spoon into a serving bowl alongside bagel chips. The dip is best served at room temperature or lightly chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight contain in the refrigerator. After chilling, beat the dip in an electric mixer to soften before serving.