Bacon Ranch Dip
Bacon Ranch Dip combines softened cream cheese and sour cream with ranch seasoning, shredded cheddar, crispy bacon, and green onions for a creamy, savory spread. The mix of dairy and bacon delivers a rich texture and smoky flavor. This dip works well as an appetizer or party snack served with chips or vegetables, and its flavor deepens if allowed to rest before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce block cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ounce packet ranch dip mix powdered
- 6 lices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onion sliced
- Bacon optional garnishes, cooked, crumbled, sliced
- green onion optional garnishes, cooked, crumbled, sliced
Instructions
- Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer until completely smooth.
- Add the sour cream and beat for 1 more minute until thoroughly combined with the cream cheese.
- Stir in the cheese, ranch mix, bacon and green onions until well combined.
- Serve, topped with additional babcon and green onions if desired.
Notes
- Prepare the dip up to a day in advance to let flavors develop.
- Add bacon and green onion garnishes just before serving for best texture and appearance.
- Use fully softened cream cheese for a smooth, creamy dip; allow it to soften at room temperature or microwave briefly in short bursts.
- Let the dip sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving to enhance creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 635IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.