Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printable)

A rich warm dip loaded with bacon, cheddar, mozzarella, and ranch seasoning, perfect for sharing.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup sour cream
03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

06 - 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, gluten-free if needed
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Fresh

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

# How To Make:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F and prepare for baking.
02 - In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Fold in ranch seasoning, black pepper, shredded cheddar, mozzarella, and most of the cooked bacon, reserving some for topping.
04 - Transfer mixture to a baking dish or ovenproof skillet, smoothing the surface evenly.
05 - Bake for 20 minutes until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle reserved bacon and chopped chives or green onions over the top.
07 - Offer immediately alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout and tastes like you planned it all week.
  • The crispy bacon on top stays crunchy even after baking, which makes every bite feel intentional.
  • You can prep it hours ahead and just slide it in the oven when people arrive.
  • It works with whatever you have on hand, crackers, chips, celery, even pretzels.
02 -
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese or you'll end up with chalky lumps that won't disappear no matter how much you stir.
  • If the dip looks dry after baking, drizzle a tablespoon of milk over it and stir, it'll loosen right up.
  • Reserve that bacon for the top, it stays crispy and gives people something to aim for with their chip.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat longer and keeps the dip warm while people are eating.
  • Taste the mixture before baking and adjust the ranch seasoning, some brands are milder and you might want an extra teaspoon.
  • If you want it extra crispy on top, turn on the broiler for the last two minutes, but watch it closely so it doesn't burn.
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