Crack Dip
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Crack Dip
Description
This dip starts by mixing softened cream cheese with sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the ranch seasoning mix, and garlic powder to create a smooth base. The remaining ranch mix, shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and sliced green onions are folded in to incorporate their texture and flavor. Chilling for at least an hour helps the ingredients blend, enhancing the ranch flavor and chewing texture of cheese and bacon.
The dip is rich and creamy with a pleasant tang from the ranch and sour cream, smoky bacon crunch, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh bite from green onions. It pairs well with crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks as an appetizer or snack.
Adjust ranch seasoning to taste if more intense flavor or less saltiness is preferred. Using homemade ranch mix can reduce sodium. The dip holds well in the fridge for serving later once chilled.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix *note
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- ⅓ cup bacon bits or 6 slices cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- In a medim bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, half of the ranch mix, and garlic powder with a mixer on medium speed.
- Fold in the remaining ingredients. Taste and add more ranch mix if desired.
- Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Start with half the ranch seasoning and add more to taste to control saltiness and flavor intensity.
- Homemade ranch seasoning mix can be used as a lower sodium alternative to the store-bought packet.
- Chill the dip at least one hour to allow flavors to blend before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 484mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 588IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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