Description
This creamy, savory dip is packed with the rich flavors of cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, and bacon, all perfectly balanced with ranch seasoning and green onions. It’s a perfect appetizer or snack to serve at your next gathering, and it pairs wonderfully with crispy wonton cups!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (1 oz) package ranch seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, diced
- 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 cup bacon bits or 6 pieces cooked, chopped bacon
Instructions
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Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: Using an electric mixer, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and seasoned salt until smooth.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the diced green onions, bacon (or bacon bits), and shredded cheddar cheese until evenly combined.
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Chill: Chill the dip in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Cream Cheese: Make sure to let the cream cheese soften before mixing. You can set it out on the counter for 30 minutes before making the dip.
- Bacon Choices: You can use cooked crumbled bacon, turkey bacon, or even store-bought bacon bits if you’re short on time.
- Serving Tip: If the dip has been refrigerated, let it sit out for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow the cream cheese to soften, making it easier to dip.
- Serving Size: This recipe can easily be doubled for larger crowds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Mixing
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American