Bacon Ranch Dip: a weeknight method

A hand scooping up bacon ranch dip with a potato chip.

This silky bacon ranch dip is a flavorful blend of cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, green onions and plenty of crunchy bacon. An straightforward and hearty snack for any gathering!

Kitchen-made ranch dip is great, but bacon brings it to another level. This appetizer recipe is reliable for barbecues, parties and snacking at home. To serve this dip as part of a meal, you can serve it with chips alongside baked barbecue chicken wings or slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches.

This bacon ranch dip is the reliable snack for any gathering or game day, and it goes perfectly with a variety of chips and veggies! It is one of my favorites dips for parties and get-togethers along with my 7 layer dip, herb veggie dip and taco dip. Bring the fun with one of these fantastic dips!

Bacon Ranch Dip Ingredients

To make this recipe, you will need sour cream, cream cheese, ranch dip mix, bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions.

How Do You Make Bacon Ranch Dip?

Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer, then beat the cream cheese until it is completely smooth. Add the sour cream, then beat until the sour cream and cream cheese are well combined. Next, add the ranch dip mix, bacon, cheddar cheese and green onions. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients. Serve the dip with a garnish of more bacon and green onions, then enjoy!

A bowl of creamy bacon cheddar ranch dip surrounded by vegetables and chips.

Tips For The Reliable Dip

This dip can be made up to one day in advance. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dip in the refrigerator. I recommend adding the garnish of bacon and green onions right before serving. It’s finest to let the dip sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before you serve it.
Make sure your cream cheese is completely softened for the finest results. You can leave your cream cheese at room temperature until it’s soft, or you can microwave it in 10 second intervals.
Serve your dip with fresh carrots, broccoli, celery sticks, pretzels, bell pepper, breadsticks, tortilla chips, potato chips, crackers or baguette slices.
To save on time, buy pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits and pre-shredded cheddar cheese.

Quick Tip

You can use a packet of powdered ranch dressing mix or ranch dip mix – they both work well in this recipe!

Bacon ranch dip in a bowl served with different types of chips and vegetables.

Recipe FAQs

What is the difference between ranch dressing and ranch dip?

Ranch dressing and ranch dip contain the same flavoring agents with silky ingredients such as mayonnaise, sour cream or buttermilk. They also both include herbs such as dill and chives. The main difference is that ranch dip has a thick consistency, where ranch dressing has a thin, pourable consistency.

What is ranch dip made of?

Ranch dip contains a silky base of ingredients which can include cream cheese, sour cream, buttermilk and/or mayonnaise. It also includes herbs and spices such as garlic, parsley, dill and green onions.

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Flavor Variations

This recipe is tasty as-is, but you can easily change up the ingredients to suit your taste.

Cheese: Instead of cheddar cheese, try a different type of shredded cheese such as mozzarella, Monterey jack or parmesan.
Herbs: No green onions on hand? Chives are a great substitute, and this bacon ranch dip is also great with fresh dill.
Flavorings: Amp up the flavor by stirring in other ingredients like hot sauce, olives or add some mayo for an extra silky texture.

You cannot go wrong with bacon cheddar ranch dip. It’s always a hit with both kids and adults!

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This silky bacon ranch dip takes just 5 minutes to make and is loaded with flavor. Time Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Serves 10

Ingredients

1 8 ounce block cream cheese softened
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1-ounce packet ranch dip powdered mix
6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Optional garnishes: cooked crumbled bacon, sliced green onions

Instructions

Place the cream cheese in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer until completely smooth.
Add the sour cream and beat for 1 more minute until thoroughly combined with the cream cheese.
Stir in the cheese, ranch mix, bacon and green onions until well combined.
Serve, topped with additional babcon and green onions if desired.

Notes

This dip can be made up to one day in advance. I recommend adding the garnish of bacon and green onions right before serving. It’s finest to let the dip sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before you serve it.
Make sure your cream cheese is completely softened for the finest results. You can leave your cream cheese at room temperature until it’s soft, or you can microwave it in 10 second intervals.