Savory Crack Dip with Bacon and Creamy Ranch
A quick and easy crowd-pleasing dip combining crispy bacon, creamy ranch, and melty cheese for a flavorful and comforting snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 strips bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup ranch dressing (homemade or bottled)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (sharp or medium)
- 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally. Drain on paper towels and crumble into bite-sized pieces.
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes if not already softened.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or whisk.
- Add sour cream and ranch dressing to the cream cheese and mix until fully combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Gently fold in shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (reserve some for topping), and green onions until evenly distributed.
- Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and the dip thicken.
- Before serving, sprinkle reserved bacon and extra green onions on top. Serve with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
[‘Cook bacon until very crispy to avoid sogginess in the dip.’, ‘Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth mixing.’, ‘Chill the dip for at least 1 hour for best flavor and texture.’, ‘Gently fold in bacon and cheese to maintain texture.’, ‘Baking bacon on a sheet pan is an alternative to skillet cooking.’, ‘Dairy-free and vegetarian substitutions are possible as noted.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ cup per serv
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Protein: 7
Keywords: savory crack dip, bacon dip, creamy ranch dip, party dip, easy appetizer, game day snack, crowd-pleaser