Crack Dip: Creamy, Cheesy, and Bacon Loaded

Name: Crack Dip Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened); 1 Packet Ranch Seasoning Mix (1 oz.); 1/2 cup Real Bacon Bits (or 12 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled); 2 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded); 16 oz. Sour Cream; 1/8 cup Green Onions (sliced)

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This Easy Crack Dip is a creamy, cheesy, bacon-loaded party dip made with ranch seasoning and sour cream. Perfect for game day, holidays, and potlucks — everyone loves it!

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Why You’ll Love this Crack Dip Recipe!

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This recipe seriously had me at bacon. Oh and the cheese! Crack dip combines some of my favorite food into one perfect dip recipe. If you love our Crack Chicken Dip, Crack Potatoes, and Slow Cooker Crack Chicken, you will love this delicious dip recipe.

Anytime I bring this to parties or game day, it is the first dish to go. Everyone always wants the recipe. It literally takes no time at all to make. They even love it when I make Beer Cheese Dip Recipe, Pimento Cheese Dip, Best Rotel Dip Recipe and 3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip.

From parties to hanging out at home, this savory dip with crumbled bacon on top makes a frequent appearance.

You may also love our Taco Dip Recipe, Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip, Cottage Cheese Ranch Dip, Baked Brie in Puff Pastry, Crockpot Taco Dip, Shrimp Dip or Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe.

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Ingredients

Cream Cheese – This needs to be softened
Ranch Dressing Mix – the dry pack of ranch
Real Bacon Bits – You can also cook 12 slices of bacon and crumble it.
Cheddar Cheese – We used sharp cheddar but mild would work as well. You could also try Colby Jack shredded cheese.
Sour Cream – Makes the mixture creamy
Green Onions – Optional Topping

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How to Make Crack Dip

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2 – Mix together the cream cheese, ranch, bacon, sour cream and part of the cheddar cheese by hand or with a hand mixer.

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Step 3 – Put the mixture into a 8X8 baking dish. Cover with foil and bake.

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Step 4 – During the last 5 minutes, remove the foil and top with the remaining cheddar cheese on top. Bake a few more minutes until the cheese is melted.

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Step 5 – Garnish with green onions or chives, and serve warm.

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Crack Dip Recipe

5 from 68 votes

Crack dip recipe is so creamy and full of bacon and cheese. Take one bite and you will be hooked. It is amazing and super easy.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings 10

Cuisine American

Course Appetizer

Calories 285

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

▢ 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
▢ 1 Packet Ranch Seasoning Mix 1 oz.
▢ ½ cup Real Bacon Bits or 12 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
▢ 2 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded
▢ 16 oz. Sour Cream
▢ ⅛ cup Green Onions sliced

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Stir together the cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, bacon bits, sour cream and 1 ½ cup of the cheddar cheese.
Then place the mixture into a 8X8 baking dish. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil, add the remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Top with the green onions and serve warm.
Notes:This can also be made in the crock pot! Add the mixture to a bottom of a crock pot, cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until the dip is heated through. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese, cover and cook for 10-15 until the cheese has melted.

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Recipe Notes

Also, this mixture can be served cold too! Just mix all the ingredients and serve with your favorite crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 285kcal, Carbohydrates 4g, Protein 10g, Fat 25g, Saturated Fat 15g, Cholesterol 80mg, Sodium 632mg, Potassium 121mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 826IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 236mg, Iron 1mg

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Recipe Variations

Make it Spicy – Add jalapeños or a dash of cayenne.
Use Freshly Cooked Bacon – Adds better texture and flavor than packaged bits.
Cheese – Feel free to change the cheese to change the flavor.

Serving Ideas

Here are a few of our favorite dippers.

Crackers – Sesame, wheat thins, veggie, triscuits or any type you like.
Baguettes – Toasted baguettes and crusty bread are great for dipping.
Veggies – Serve with carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber slices, bell peppers, and broccoli.
Tortilla chips, potato chips, or corn chips– Both of these are great options for dipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make Ahead of Time?

Yes! Prepare the dip and store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. It makes the perfect Super Bowl Dips.

Can I Make in a Slow Cooker?

You can also make this recipe in the crock pot! Just put the mixture on the bottom of the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. This will vary based on your crockpot but you want to make sure the dip is heated through. When it is just about finished, add the rest of the shredded cheese on top. Put the lid back on and cook until the cheese has melted. This normally takes another 10 minutes.

How to Store Leftovers

Crack dip stores and reheats great! Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, or store this dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. We do not recommend freezing this dip, as the consistency of this cream cheese dip changes.