Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printer View)

Warm, creamy bacon and cheese dip with tangy ranch seasoning, ideal for sharing at any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 needed
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper

→ Fresh

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

# Method Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F to prepare for baking.
02 - In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Add ranch seasoning, black pepper, cheddar, mozzarella, and most bacon pieces to the mixture, stirring well to combine.
04 - Spoon the mixture into a medium baking dish or ovenproof skillet and smooth the surface evenly.
05 - Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining bacon and chopped chives or green onions over the top.
07 - Present immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can tidy the living room, and tastes like you planned it all week.
  • The bacon gets crispy, the cheese gets gooey, and the ranch pulls it all into something people remember.
  • You can make it ahead and slide it in the oven when the doorbell rings.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese, cold cream cheese makes lumps you can't stir out, and they'll haunt every bite.
  • Reserve some bacon for the top, otherwise it all sinks and no one believes there's bacon in there until it's too late.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat and keeps the dip warm longer once it's out of the oven.
  • Shred your own cheese from a block instead of buying pre shredded, it melts smoother and doesn't have that powdery coating.
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