Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printable)

Rich and creamy warm dip with crispy bacon, multiple cheeses, and tangy ranch seasoning.

# 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 crispy and crumbled

→ Seasonings

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

→ Fresh

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and uniform.
03 - Mix ranch seasoning, black pepper, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and most of the cooked bacon into the creamy mixture, reserving a small portion of bacon for topping.
04 - Spread the combined mixture evenly into a medium-sized baking dish or ovenproof skillet, smoothing the surface.
05 - Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from oven and garnish with the reserved bacon and chopped fresh chives or green onions.
07 - Offer immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under half an hour, so you can make it even when you're short on time.
  • The combination of crispy bacon, tangy ranch, and gooey cheese is impossible to resist.
  • It's endlessly adaptable, you can add hot sauce, swap cheeses, or lighten it up with Greek yogurt.
  • Everyone gravitates toward it, making it the easiest way to keep a crowd happy.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese, cold cream cheese will leave you with stubborn lumps no matter how hard you stir.
  • Reserve some bacon for the top, if you mix it all in, it gets soggy and loses its crunch.
  • Bake just until bubbly, overbaking can make the dip greasy and separate the fats from the cheese.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for baking, it holds heat beautifully and makes for a stunning presentation straight from oven to table.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust seasoning, ranch mixes vary in saltiness, so you might want a pinch more pepper or a squeeze of lemon.
  • Let the dip rest for 2 or 3 minutes after baking, it thickens slightly and becomes easier to scoop without being molten hot.
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