Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of cheddar, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning baked to golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup sour cream

→ Meat

04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small baking dish with approximately 1 quart capacity.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, most of the crumbled bacon reserving some for topping, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the surface evenly.
05 - Sprinkle the reserved bacon evenly over the top of the mixture.
06 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the mixture is hot, bubbly, and the edges are lightly golden.
07 - Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm with chips, crackers, or vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes of actual work, then the oven does the heavy lifting while you set up.
  • That moment when it comes out bubbly and golden never gets old—it looks fancy but tastes like pure comfort.
  • Bacon and ranch is a flavor combination that just works, and this dip proves it every single time.
02 -
  • Soften that cream cheese first—cold cream cheese won't blend smoothly and you'll end up with an uneven dip with grainy spots.
  • Don't skip the reserved bacon for topping; it keeps its crunch and makes the visual difference between a good dip and one that looks worthy of a party.
03 -
  • Use a small baking dish so the dip gets hot all the way through and bakes faster—a large shallow dish means you're waiting longer and it dries out easier.
  • If you're cooking the bacon fresh for this, save a tiny bit of that rendered fat to brush on top before the reserved bacon—it keeps the bacon crisper as it toasts in the oven.
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