Description
Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip is a crowd-pleasing, ultra-creamy appetizer packed with bold ranch flavor, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and green onions. Perfect for dipping chips, veggies, or spreading on crackers at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp milk for thinning, if desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in shredded cheddar, crumbled bacon, and green onions.
- Season with black pepper and mix well. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, if a thinner consistency is preferred.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Serve chilled with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Notes
- Make ahead the day before for even better flavor.
- Try adding chopped jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Use low-fat cream cheese or sour cream to lighten it up.
- Pairs perfectly with celery, carrot sticks, or pretzel thins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: ranch dip, creamy bacon dip, loaded dip recipe, party dip, no cook appetizer