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This Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip is perfectly creamy, cheesy, and savory! Serve it with chips, crackers, veggies, and more. Perfect for parties or gatherings!
It’s like ranch dip on steroids!
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip – All The Good Things in One.
I’ve been a long time ranch dip connoisseur and, yes, I can confirm that Hidden Valley packets + sour cream is just the best way to go. It’s a classic for a reason!
But, sometimes we like to up the game a little and that’s where this Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip goodness comes into play.
We take the classic packet mixed with a tub of sour cream and then we swirl in finely crumbled bits of crispy, salty, savory bacon and some shredded cheddar cheese.
Absolute heaven and a fun way to ‘go the extra mile’ without really doing much work – which is honestly my favorite way to impress people. They think I did something special, it was actually really easy. Love that.
If you’re more into cream cheese than sour cream, check out our bacon ranch cheese ball for another party favorite.
♥ What You’ll Love About This Ranch Dip:
- Party Food: This dip makes an excellent appetizer for parties, gatherings, or sporting events! Make it an hour or two before your event and then pull it out and watch it disappear.
- Easy: The hardest part is frying up the bacon and that microwavable bacon in a box can solve that ‘problem’.
- Extra: I love going the extra mile for friends and family and this turns the standard ranch dip that is at every other party into something a little more special.
Ingredients & Swaps:
Sour Cream – The base of this dip starts with sour cream. A couple of good alternatives here include Greek yogurt or a blended/whipped cottage cheese.
Ranch Dip Mix – You can buy a packet of ranch dip mix or you can make your own homemade mix! We make our own out of a few simple ingredients including garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, dill, chives, and salt, but I do like the packets best for dip.
Cheddar – I used shredded cheddar here but feel free to grate your own for even better results! You can use a mild, medium, or sharp cheddar.
Bacon – You’ll need about four slices of fried and crumbled bacon. Keep life easy and make our air fryer bacon or just use the bacon in a box and pop it in the microwave!
Chives – We like to mince these up and mix them in but not everyone enjoys them so they are optional! They add a bit of color to the dip too. Green onions, parsely, or dill will also add some fresh color if you don’t have chives on hand.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Cheddar Bacon and Ranch Dip:
Add the sour cream to a mixing bowl and stir in the ranch dip mix until well combined.
Stir in the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives. Cover and refrigerate the dip for 1 hour before serving.
Helpful Tip!
Storage Instructions:
You can keep any leftover dip stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator for about 3 to 4 days. You can make bacon cheddar ranch dip ahead of time too and store until you are ready to serve.
We do not recommend trying to freeze this dip. The sour cream likely wouldn’t hold up too well.
Recipe FAQs:
Yes, there are a couple of good options for replacing the sour cream. Greek yogurt works well and will add some protein. Blended or whipped cottage cheese also works nicely, but does have a bigger flavor impact.
Sure! Some diced jalapenos would add just the right amount of spicy heat to the dip. You could also use a bit of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
More Easy Dip Recipes!
- Refried Bean Dip
- Chili Cheese Dip
- Crab Artichoke Dip
- Christmas Tree Cake Dip
- Rotel Dip
- Green Goddess Dip
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 1 packet ranch dip mix see notes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 4 slices bacon fried and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chives minced
Instructions
- Add the sour cream to a mixing bowl and stir in the ranch dip mix until well combined.
- Stir in the cheddar, bacon, and chives to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
this looks like perfection to me! i am a huge yogurt lover- greek or not. and with cheese & bacon too? even better!
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
This made me laugh, because I totally do the same thing AND I was not down with the Greek yogurt phase…at first. Now I’m 100% on board, it’s amazing in replace of sour cream and THIS dip looks amazing. Greek yogurt perfection…