Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printable)

Creamy, crispy bacon dip bursting with cheddar and ranch flavors, ideal for parties or casual snacking.

# 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 crisp and crumbled

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, gluten-free if needed
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Fresh

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

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
02 - In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Add ranch seasoning, black pepper, cheddar, mozzarella, and most of the cooked bacon to the mixture; stir well.
04 - Spoon the mixture into a medium baking dish or ovenproof skillet and even out the surface.
05 - Cook in the oven for 20 minutes until hot, bubbling, and the cheeses are melted.
06 - Remove from oven, top with reserved bacon and chopped chives or green onions.
07 - Present with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, most of it hands off while the oven does the work.
  • The bacon and ranch combination is ridiculously crave worthy, and the texture stays creamy even as it cools.
  • You can make it hours ahead and bake it right before guests arrive, so youre not stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Do not skip softening the cream cheese, cold cream cheese will never blend smoothly and youll end up with a grainy dip.
  • Reserve some bacon for the top, it adds texture and makes the dish look far more impressive than the effort it took.
  • If the dip seems too thick before baking, resist adding liquid, it will loosen as the cheese melts and everything comes together in the oven.
03 -
  • Use full fat dairy for the richest, most stable texture, low fat versions can separate or turn watery when baked.
  • Let the dip rest for five minutes after baking, it thickens slightly as it cools and becomes easier to scoop without falling apart.
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