Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip

Ingredients

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 10 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
• 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• Black pepper to taste

For garnish:

• Reserved bacon crumbles
• Extra shredded cheddar
• Sliced green onions
• Paprika for dusting

For serving:

• Fresh vegetables
• Crackers
• Potato chips
• Toasted baguette slices
• Pretzel crisps

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
2. Mix in mayonnaise and sour cream until well combined.
3. Add ranch seasoning packet, garlic, onion powder, and hot sauce if using.
4. Fold in 3/4 of the crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
5. Stir in green onions and black pepper.
6. Transfer to a serving bowl.
7. Top with remaining bacon and cheese.
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
9. Before serving, garnish with green onions.
10. Dust with paprika for color.
11. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
12. Arrange dippers around the bowl.

Scoop into this Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip and watch as strings of melted cheese stretch from bowl to chip! Each bite delivers the perfect balance of smoky bacon, sharp cheddar, and zesty ranch in a creamy dream of a dip. Whether you’re hosting game day or need a guaranteed party hit, this triple-threat dip promises to steal the show. So fry up that bacon, shred that cheese, and get ready to create the appetizer that’ll have everyone hovering around the snack table!