Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printable Version)

Rich and creamy cheddar dip with crispy bacon and tangy ranch seasoning, baked to bubbly perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Meat

04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
06 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tbsp sliced green onions
08 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small baking dish (about 1 quart capacity).
02 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth.
03 - Fold in shredded cheddar, most of the crumbled bacon, and black pepper.
04 - Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish, smoothing the surface evenly.
05 - Sprinkle the reserved bacon pieces over the top of the dip.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden on the edges.
07 - Remove from oven and garnish with green onions and parsley if desired. Serve warm with chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, which means you can make it while still in your regular clothes.
  • Crispy bacon and melted cheddar make it taste indulgent without feeling fussy.
  • The ranch seasoning does the heavy lifting on flavor, so there's no second-guessing the taste.
02 -
  • Softened cream cheese is non-negotiable—cold cream cheese turns into stubborn lumps that refuse to disappear.
  • The dip will bubble at the edges before the middle is fully hot, so give it that full 18 to 20 minutes or it stays weirdly cold in the center.
03 -
  • Cook your bacon the night before and store it in the fridge—you'll save yourself time and the bacon stays crispier this way.
  • Use a mix of sharp and extra-sharp cheddar if you want even more flavor depth without changing the recipe.
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