Cheesy Bacon Ranch Delight (Printable)

A rich and creamy mix of cheddar, bacon, and ranch seasoning baked until golden and bubbly.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - ½ cup sour cream

→ Meat

04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)
06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small baking dish, approximately 1 quart capacity.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth and uniform.
03 - Fold in shredded cheddar, most of the crumbled bacon reserving some for topping, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Spoon the prepared mixture into the greased baking dish, smoothing the surface evenly.
05 - Sprinkle the reserved crumbled bacon evenly over the top.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the mixture is hot, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges.
07 - Remove from oven and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley as desired. Serve hot with chips, crackers, or vegetable dippers.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes of actual work, then the oven does the rest.
  • Bacon and ranch are basically a flavor cheat code that never disappoints.
  • This is one of those dishes people always ask you to make again, which feels pretty good.
02 -
  • Don't skip the bacon-crisping step or reserve a handful for topping; it's the textural contrast that makes this special.
  • If your cream cheese isn't soft, you'll end up with lumpy dip no matter how long you stir, so let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes first.
03 -
  • If you're bringing this to someone else's house, bake it at home, transfer it to a smaller baking dish, then pop it in their oven for the last five minutes just to warm it through and freshen that bubbly top.
  • Leftover dip (if that ever happens) can be stirred into scrambled eggs the next morning or spread on a sandwich, but honestly, it never lasts that long.
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