Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printable)

Rich, creamy dip featuring crispy bacon, melted cheddar, and tangy ranch seasoning ideal for sharing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

06 - 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix, gluten-free
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Fresh

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
03 - Mix in ranch seasoning, black pepper, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, and most of the cooked bacon, reserving some for topping.
04 - Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized baking dish or ovenproof skillet and level the surface evenly.
05 - Bake for 20 minutes, or until the mixture is hot, bubbly, and the cheese has fully melted.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle reserved bacon and chopped chives or green onions over the top.
07 - Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes far more complicated than it actually is, which means you get all the credit with zero stress.
  • The bacon gives it a smoky depth that makes people keep coming back for more, even after they've already had plenty.
  • You can make it ahead and just pop it in the oven when guests arrive, freeing up your hands for actually enjoying the party.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese first—trying to mix cold cream cheese into the other ingredients is a frustration you don't need.
  • The bacon should be crumbled into small pieces rather than left in chunks, so it distributes throughout instead of clumping in one spot.
03 -
  • If you want to reduce calories without sacrificing flavor, swap Greek yogurt for the sour cream—it changes the texture slightly but in a good way.
  • Keep an eye on the dip while it's baking the first time you make it, since oven temperatures vary and you want it hot and bubbly but not dried out on top.
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