This creamy, cheesy Crack Dip is loaded with ranch flavor, crispy bacon, and fresh green onions. It’s the kind of appetizer that disappears fast at parties, potlucks, and game days! The best part is that you can make it ahead of time, so it’s ready to serve when guests arrive. Make sure to check out our creamy and cheesy corn dip for another reader favorite!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This crack dip is quick and easy to put together, taking only about 10 minutes from start to finish. It’s also make-ahead friendly, since the flavors deepen and improve as it chills. Best of all, it’s always a crowd favorite, cheesy, creamy, and packed with bacon.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cream cheese: Make sure it is softened so it mixes smoothly. Cold cream cheese will be clumpy.
- Sour cream & mayonnaise: add creaminess and balance.
- Ranch seasoning & garlic powder: classic savory flavor. Feel free to make your own homemade ranch seasoning!
- Cheddar cheese: sharp cheddar works best for extra flavor.
- Bacon bits: real crumbled bacon takes it over the top but store-bough pre-crumbled bacon works well if you want to speed the prep time up!
- Green onions: a fresh bite that cuts through the richness.
Tips and Variations
- Swap cheddar for pepper jack if you like a little kick.
- Add diced jalapeños for a spicy version.
- Make it lighter by using Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- For a warm dip, spread into a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes until bubbly.
Storage
Keep leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir well before serving again. This dip is best enjoyed cold and doesn’t freeze well.
Crack Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix, 1 package
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices thick cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer on medium speed to beat the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the cheddar cheese, 1/2 of the bacon, and half of the green onions.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld. Top with the remaining bacon and green onions before serving. Serve with crackers or chips.
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