Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printable)

Rich, creamy dip with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and tangy seasoning, ideal for parties.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - ½ cup sour cream
03 - ½ cup mayonnaise
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

06 - 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix (gluten-free if required)
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Fresh

09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) to preheat.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and homogenous.
03 - Mix in ranch seasoning, black pepper, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, and most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some bacon for the topping.
04 - Spoon the mixture into a medium-sized baking dish or ovenproof skillet and gently smooth the surface.
05 - Bake for 20 minutes until hot, bubbly, and fully melted.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with reserved bacon and chopped chives or green onions.
07 - Offer warm alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to find a parking spot at the grocery store, and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen.
  • The combination of creamy, salty, tangy, and cheesy hits every craving at once without trying too hard.
02 -
  • Do not skip softening the cream cheese or you will spend ten minutes wrestling with cold chunks that refuse to blend.
  • Reserve some bacon for the topping or it all disappears into the dip and no one sees the crispy bits that make people excited.
03 -
  • Let the cream cheese sit out for at least 30 minutes before mixing, or soften it in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time, checking after each burst.
  • Use thick cut bacon for bigger, crunchier pieces that hold up better in the dip and on top.
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