Crack Dip
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Need an easy dip recipe that’s perfect for parties? This cheesy bacon ranch dip is what you need. It’s only 4 ingredients including cheese, bacon, sour cream and ranch seasoning. Plus, it’s always the first gone at any party, so grab your chips and make it now!

Asked to a last minute party? Crazy busy? That’s when you need this delicious dip recipe! It only has four ingredients, all you have to do is dump them in a bowl stir and it’s ready to go.
I’m saying anyone can make this dip recipe! That’s right, even my husband. I like to make it ahead of time so it can refrigerate for a few hours and the flavors really meld together.
That’s another bonus, you can make this ahead of time, so if you are hosting it’s already done. If you are taking it somewhere and have a crazy busy day then that’s done too!
No one is ever going to turn down a ranch flavored dip recipe, right? Trust me, it will be the first appetizer gone at your party.

Steps to Prepare
- Grab your ingredients which are sour cream, ranch seasoning, bacon bits and shredded cheese.
- Mix it together.
Yup, that’s right. It’s the simple to make!
Serving Suggestions
I highly recommend serving it with potato chips or you could use tortilla chips too.

This easy dip is on my all-time favorite list of dip recipes, not only because it’s simple and easy to make, but it’s always a hit no matter where I take it.
It’s perfect for tailgating, birthday parties, girls night, backyard BBQs and more!
Finish your party with these easy appetizers!
- Love ordering Potato Skins at restaurants that are loaded with cheese, bacon and sour cream? Make them at home!
- Cheese lovers unit over these cheesy and easy Ham and Cheese Sliders!
- Put a a little heat in your appetizer with these Kickin’ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites that are always gone!
- Make a Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball! It’s always a favorite appetizer.
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Crack Dip
Ingredients
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 oz packet ranch dressing mix
- 3 oz bacon bits in the packet not the plastic jar
- 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1. Mix together. It’s best if you refrigerate it for a day before eating!
Lisa says
I made this Super Bowl Sunday and it was a big hit!!
Courtney says
Yum! Definitely a favorite dip around here too!
Darla says
So good
Denise says
Absolutely delicious
Quincy says
Thinking about replacing the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. What do you think ?
Kathy says
To make a little more exciting, sometimes I replace regular ranch mix with the Zesty Ranch Mix. Adds a little spice to dip.
Courtney says
Ooo good idea!
Sally says
Hello,
The bacon bits in the packet, do you mean the hard crunchy bits? Not the real bacon bits. I have the the real ones and was hoping I could use them
Selena M says
I have always used the real bacon pieces. I also add cream cheese.
Bonnie says
Love it every one did to
Julie Evink says
Great to hear Bonnie! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!
Linda says
I made it for my son’s birthday party and everyone loved it!
I’m also obsessed with your bowl pictured. Where did you get them?
Julie Evink says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Linda! I think I got the bowls at World Market years ago!
Angie says
Way too salty! I had to add more sour cream to lighten the salt taste. I suggest not to add all the ranch dressing mix at once.