Crack BLT Dip

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil, then fit it with a wire rack. Grease a 2-quart baking dish.

Step 3 -Arrange the bacon in an even layer on the prepared rack and bake until it is crispy, about 30-35 minutes.

Step 4 -Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let the bacon cool, reserving 1 tablespoon of the bacon grease in the baking sheet and discarding the rest.

Step 5 -Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces.

Step 6 -Add the tomatoes and the reserved bacon grease on the baking sheet and toss to combine.

Step 7 -Bake the coated tomatoes until they burst, about 10 minutes.

Step 8 -Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let the roasted tomatoes slightly cool.

Step 9 -Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F.

Step 10 -In a large bowl, add the cream cheese, the cheddar cheese, the sour cream, the mayonnaise, the garlic paste, 1 cup of the chopped bacon, and 1 cup of the roasted tomatoes and stir to combine.

Step 11 -Pour the dip into the prepared baking dish and bake until it is bubbly, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 12 -Top the dip with the lettuce, the remaining roasted tomatoes, the remaining chopped bacon, and the lemon juice.

Step 13 -Serve the dip with the crostini.