Crack Dip
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Posted: 01/12/17
Updated: 06/23/22
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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
Super Simple Chip Dip Loaded with Cheese, Bacon, Ranch and Sour Cream!
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!
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Nutrition Information
Serving: 1, Calories: 198kcal (10%), Carbohydrates: 4g (1%), Protein: 8g (16%), Fat: 16g (25%), Saturated Fat: 9g (56%), Cholesterol: 47mg (16%), Sodium: 628mg (27%), Potassium: 108mg (3%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 435IU (9%), Vitamin C: 0.3mg, Calcium: 185mg (19%), Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
Nancy says
Great recipe
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Nancy! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!
Dyane says
This is HANDS-DOWN my go to dip! I always have Costco real bacon bits, their Mexican blend cheese and a jar or ranch powder on hand. All I have to do is get the sour cream the day before and leave it over night. Here’s the BEST part… after you mix it, put it back into the original sour cream container. This creates two wonderful outcomes. 1. It doesn’t all fit, so you can put the excess in a separate container to keep for yourself! 2. You can leave the container at the party and not waste a Tupperware.
This is my favorite dip!
Julie Evink says
Great tips! So glad you are enjoying it!
Debbie says
Why not bacon bits in a jar?
Julie Evink says
Because those are dry and crunch and I prefer regular bacon. You can try them if you’d like!
Dawn says
Excellent! Everybody loved it!
I did not use the bacon bits either. Thank You! for sharing😊
Julie Evink says
Glad to hear it was a hit Dawn! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!
Patty says
I had this at a baby shower a couple of weeks ago, so I decided to make some at home. Very addicting not salty at all I added green onions & for healthier version I used baked ruffles, also tasted good with celery. Thx again
Julie Evink says
So glad you enjoyed it Patty and great tips on pairing it!
kim charlton says
I made this and doctored it up with some dry onion soup , shredded parm…more sour cream also less ranch and it’s not salty. Added some chopped green onion and chopped black olives..very festive and totally delish!
Julie says
Oooo I like the dry onion soup mix addition! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Jenn says
Have you ever tried the extra stuff that is left over when you make twice baked potatoes as a dipi did the other day and I add sour cream to mine and I am in heaven with crackers or chips and veggies you should try … I am sure someone has tried before but amazing
Julie says
I have never tried it as a dip but I did make a Twice Baked Potato Casserole!
https://www.julieseatsandtreats.com/twice-baked-potatoes/
Barbara Burke says
Do you mean cream cheese it has sour cream. Mine has both in it and a lot more bacon and cheese.
Julie says
Sounds great!
Drema Lanham says
I have not made this dip yet but I’m going to soon. I dont get the salty part! Your recipe only calls for (1) one packet of Ranch dressing mix not 2! Does no one read the ingredients or follow directions??? I’m sorry but I see this all the time. People should follow directions as they are posted. If they dont like it then they can do their own thing with the recipe.
SORRY FOR THE RANT. I’ll let u know how I like it when I make your crack dip. Thanks for the recipe.
Julie says
I appreciate the rant, Drema! I hope you enjoy the dip, it is one of our favorites!
Darlene Smothers says
My granddaughter made crack dip for her gender reveal, but she used cream cheese, sausage and rotel in hers. I’m not sure where she got the recipe.
Julie Evink says
I’m sorry I’m not sure where that came from!
Melinda says
That’s actually white trash dip… just google it, it comes right up,,, delicious!
Lisa says
Are the bacon bits in a package the artificial kind? I cant seem to find them.
Julie says
You should be able to find “real bacon” in a packet. If not, you could always cook real bacon and crumble it.
Joaquín Guzmán Loera says
I am not understanding the name this dish has? What is cracked? No eggs cracked….maybe I am missing something. Please help
Thank you
Joaquín
Julie Evink says
It’s just a play on words with bacon and ranch ingredients in it.
Janice says
????
Kathie Briones says
Crack is addictive….so is this dip!!!
RUTH says
CRACK IS A DRUG THAT IS ADDICTIVE. IT JUST MEANS THAT THIS DIP RECIPE IS ADDICTIVE.
LouAnn says
Crack refers to the drug crack cocaine! Lol… Meaning this is so good you’ll get ‘hooked’!
Barbara Burke says
It is addicted like crack so the play means so good.
Laverne Smith says
Made this last night to take upstairs to my favorite neighbor in my condo. Three of us demolished the whole thing, then were too full for her dinner!! Too bad, your dip was better anyway, worth it according to friend! Went well with white wine, but would go with ANYTHING!! Thanks, Julie.
Laverne (the 87 yr old, still eating heartily)
Julie Evink says
Laverne I love all your comments. You always put a smile on my face! Love that you enjoyed it with white wine 🙂 Have a great Thanksgiving!
john evans says
I make a cream cheese chip dip with philly cream cheese, milk to thin, diced onion, lemon juice a splash, and lowry season salt just a little. it is great, and easy to make john
Beth says
I love the name by the way but I do have a question. I buy the big bottle of ranch dressing powder mix how much do you suggest I use? Thanks!
Julie Evink says
About two tablespoons!
Jmm says
DO NOT USE 2 pks of ranch dressing. It’s so salty I’m not sure if I can even serve it. Scrambling to find something to add to cut it. Wish I would have read the comments:(
Julie Evink says
I’m sorry you had difficulties with this. I’ve made if for years like this and never had a complaint, but different tastebuds find different flavors salty 🙁
LS says
Even 1 package of ranch powder mix is too salty but it is delicious.
Jenny says
This dip is amazing! So easy to make too. I made it the night before a cookout, and everyone was asking for the recipe. Be sure to add the ranch by taste to reduce the saltiness. I only used a little over half the amount.