Bacon Ranch Dip Recipe
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This Bacon Ranch Dip combines the classic flavors of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix with creamy sour cream and cream cheese. Loaded with shredded cheese, bacon and fresh green onion, this dip is the ultimate party dip for game day, holiday parties, potlucks or anytime you crave a snack. This cold dip recipe is perfect alongside your favorite crackers, veggies or chips!
I love a good bacon dip like my hot bacon dip recipe. These are the appetizers of my dreams because I love bacon. This cold bacon dip is even easier and just as delicious! Best of all, it can be prepped ahead of time, making it a great choice of parties or family gatherings. It’s very portable and always a crowd favorite.
Complementary Recipe
Have extra Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix? Make up a quick batch of these oyster crackers with ranch dressing. It’s a great crunchy snack or appetizer and very portable! Serve these seasoned crackers in a bowl alongside the ranch bacon dip.
Bacon Ranch Dip Recipe Ingredients
To make this simple bacon ranch dip recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- cream cheese: full fat version for the creaminess but you can use the light version if preferred
- shredded cheese: I used pepper jack but you can also use cheddar cheese, Monterey jack or Mexican blend.
- sour cream: full fat version was used but lite can be substituted
- Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Mix (or your favorite dry ranch seasoning mix)
- bacon: freshly cooked and crumbled or precooked
- green onion
If you like an extra thick and creamy dip, you can swap out half the sour cream for mayo. Not a fan of green onion? You can substitute some fresh parsley or dill weed.
How to Make Bacon Ranch Dip
To start preparing the cheese dip, slice your green onions into smaller pieces. Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, add your softened cream cheese and beat until creamy. Next, add in the ranch seasoning mix and sour cream. Stir until completely combined.
Fold in shredded cheese, green onion and bacon.
Gently mix until well combined. Transfer to serving dish. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least one hour.
Garnish with crumbled bacon and green onion before serving.
That’s it! That is all there is to creating an easy cold appetizer for a party! This dip is so creamy, delicious and flavorful.
What to Serve with Bacon Dip
Now that you’ve made this bacon ranch dip recipe, you might be wondering what to serve alongside it. There are so many great options! Here are just a few of my favorites:
- crackers: A wide variety pair well with this dip. From buttery classics like Ritz crackers, to flavored varieties like everything but the bagel seasoned crackers, you can easily find the perfect combination for your tastes.
- pretzels: This includes standard pretzels, pretzel crisps, pretzel rods or pretzel snap varieties.
- chips: From tortilla chips to potato chips to seasoned varieties like cheddar and sour cream or sour cream and onion.
- veggies: Any dipable fresh vegetables pair well with this bacon cheese ranch dip. Try carrots, cherry tomatoes or sliced bell peppers. If you are need low-carb options try celery sticks, broccoli, cauliflower or cucumber.
- bread: Any fresh crusty bread tastes delicious with this dip such as french baguette, sour dough, or ciabatta.
Since my husband is sensitive to gluten and sometimes following a keto diet, we like to include gluten-free crackers and fresh veggies. I personally love Club crackers and tortilla chips with this ranch and bacon dip.
Bacon Ranch Dip
Bacon Ranch Dip is the ultimate party dip that you can prepare in advance! Featuring cream cheese, bacon, shredded cheese, ranch seasoning, green onion and sour cream, this recipe is easy and delicious. Serve it with your favorite crackers, veggies or chips for a wonderful party appetizer guests will love!
Ingredients
- 8 oz package cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix (Hidden Valley Ranch)*
- 1 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese (or Monterey jack, cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 6 slices bacon precooked and crumbled
- 3 green onions finely chopped (or 3 tablespoons fresh parsley or fresh chives )
- your favorite crackers, potato chips, tortilla chips or veggies
Instructions
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Beat softened cream cheese in medium bowl with mixer until creamy.
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Mix in ranch seasoning and sour cream until fully combined.
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Stir in shredded cheese, bacon, and green onion. (Reserve some bacon and green onion for garnish, if desired.)
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Transfer to serving dish. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least one hour.
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Remove plastic wrap and garnish with remaining chopped green onion and crumbled bacon, if desired.
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Serve your favorite crackers, tortilla chips, potato chips or veggies.
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Cover and refrigerate any leftovers for up to 5 days.
Recipe Notes
*This recipe does not use the entire 1 oz packet of Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix, which is approximately two tablespoons total. French onion mix can also be substituted.
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. The facts shown are for just the skull cheese ball. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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More Party Dip Recipes
Love party dips? Try these tasty dip recipes as well!
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- Olive Cream Cheese Dip: All you need for this cold dip is four ingredients and 5 minutes. Serve with your favorite crackers for a tasty party appetizer that will disappear quickly!
- Cream Cheese Apple Dip: If you want the perfect fall dessert dip, serve this dip with a variety of your favorite crunchy apples.
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