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!

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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.

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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!

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Crack Dip

An amazing dip for parties with only four ingredients! A creamy base with bacon, cheddar and ranch seasoning mix.

Prep:10

Total:10

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Ingredients

▢ 16 ounces sour cream
▢ 1 ounces packet ranch dressing mix
▢ 3 ounces bacon bits in the packet not the plastic jar
▢ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
▢ sliced green onions for garnish if desired

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl mix together sour cream, ranch dressing mix, bacon bits and shredded cheddar cheese by hand or with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Refrigerate at least one hour before serving. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving if desired.

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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%)

We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

Debbie says

Posted on 11/27/23 at 1:29 pm

This crack dip is bursting with flavor and so easy to make. My family is addicted! I love that it only takes 4 simple ingredients too.

Doreen says

Posted on 11/22/23 at 9:47 am

I always test any new Thanksgiving recipes on my family. This dip did not last very long at my family taste testing. Their suggestion was that I double the recipe. Thanks for such a great recipe.