Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip (Printable)

Warm, creamy dip loaded with crispy bacon, melted cheese, and tangy ranch seasoning for snacking.

# 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 tbsp ranch seasoning mix, gluten-free if needed
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Fresh

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

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (180°C).
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
03 - Incorporate ranch seasoning, black pepper, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and most of the crumbled bacon, reserving a small portion for topping.
04 - Spread mixture evenly in a medium baking dish or oven-safe skillet, smoothing the surface.
05 - Bake for 20 minutes, or until hot, bubbly, and cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove from oven and garnish with reserved bacon and chopped fresh chives or green onions.
07 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes and feels impressive without the stress.
  • Everyone reaches for seconds because it's that perfect balance of creamy and salty.
  • You can have it ready to bake before guests arrive, so you're actually present instead of stuck in the kitchen.
02 -
  • Cold ingredients will make your dip grainy and separate—bring everything to room temperature first, or you'll spend the whole party stirring a broken mess.
  • Don't skip crisping the bacon properly; chewy bacon makes the whole thing feel half-baked, even if it's perfectly cooked.
  • If your dip seems too thick before baking, you've got time to thin it with a splash of milk—it will firm up as it heats.
03 -
  • Softening cream cheese in the microwave in ten-second bursts gets you there faster without accidentally melting it into soup.
  • Reserve that bacon fat and drizzle a tiny bit over the top right before serving—it adds a silky richness that people can't quite identify but absolutely notice.
Go Back