Crack Dip Recipe – Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip – A must for game day! I always double the recipe and there are never any leftovers! People go crazy for this savory dip!! Sour cream, cheddar, bacon, and ranch seasoning. Super simple to make and dangerously delicious. One bite of this dip and you will be blown away! Great for parties! Low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free! Serve with chips, veggies, or crackers.
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This cheddar, bacon, ranch dip is a favorite at our tailgating parties. It is very simple to make and we are obsessed with it. We refer to this as CRACK Dip! You can’t stop eating it! This dip name came about by accident. I made this for a Titans football game in 2007. We pulled it out at the tailgate and everybody went nuts over it. We couldn’t stop eating it and jokingly said this stuff is like crack. The name stuck. I take this to every tailgate, and it is always a hit!
I’ve incorporated the cheddar, bacon, and ranch flavors into tons of dishes. Other dips, casseroles, pasta salad, chicken, potatoes, bread, deviled eggs. You name it, I can “crack it out”. LOL! You can check out all the other crack (cheddar, bacon, ranch flavors) versions here – https://www.plainchicken.com/category/crack-recipes/
How to Make Crack Dip
This easy dip recipe is effortless to make with only 4 ingredients. In a large bowl, stir together sour cream, ranch dressing mix, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheddar cheese with a wooden spoon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- You can use freshly cooked bacon, precooked bacon, or real bacon bits.
- Feel free to garnish the dip with some chopped green onions.
- You can use regular or sharp cheddar cheese.
- For reduced calories, use fat-free sour cream and turkey bacon.
- Some people are sensitive to the sodium in store-bought ranch mix. Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and pepper. : https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- Use a packet of spicy ranch seasoning mix or add some cayenne pepper for a little kick.
- Can Crack Dip be made in advance? Yes! I usually make it a day or two in advance of eating it. This dip gets better as it sits in the refrigerator.
- Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge.
There are several variations of Crack Dip on the blog. One of my personal favorites is Warm Crack Dip (https://www.plainchicken.com/warm-crack-dip-football-friday/). It is a baked version of this dip with cream cheese. It goes like hotcakes at parties!!
Great Appetizer for Parties & Game Day
This delicious dip recipe is simple to transport to parties. Just put it in the cooler and off you go! I can’t show up to a party without a bowl of this yummy dip. Our favorite dippers are Fritos, tortilla chips, crackers, or potato chips. It is equally delicious with baguette slices.
The dip is low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free. To keep the carbohydrates low, serve the dip with some veggies such as sliced cucumber slices, broccoli, bell peppers, carrot sticks, or celery sticks.
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CRACK DIP – Cheddar Bacon Dip
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 16- oz sour cream
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- ¾ cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions:
- Mix together and refrigerate 24 hours. Serve with chips and/or veggies.
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Try it using the 8 oz sour cream and 8 oz (1 cup) Mayonaisse instead of all sour cream… you will love it!!!
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I use the Spicy ranch mix instead of plain and everyone is always begging for the recipe. I am constantly telling people to check out plainchicken.com. for great recipes!
Thank you SO much for telling your friends about the website! I am going to have to try this with Spicy Ranch Mix!
I have never seen spicy ranch Mix in Arkansas. I’ll have to look harder. As my hubby and I like a little spice in our food. Thank you for your recipes.
You can usually find it at Walmart. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hidden-Valley-Spicy-Ranch-Salad-Dressing-Seasoning-Mix-Gluten-Free-1-Packet/15723969
Hide this from yourself or it will never make it to the party. People wanted to lick the bowl. I don't even like sour cream or ranch dressing, but this combo with bacon and cheese is fantastic.
I can't go to parties without this dip! SO good! Glad you enjoyed it.
I've been making this recipe for YEARS!!! It is always a hit! I prefer it on buttery crackers but it also works well with potato chips or tortilla chips.
Hi, thank you for sharing this recipe. I made this for a potluck at work and 5 people wanted the recipe. Everyone said it was delicious and I agree. It is true to let it sit overnight before you serve as the flavors just all kick in. I did try some after I mixed it and it was good but what a difference a few hours in the fridge makes! By the way Steph, I follow your blog now since you have the most delicious looking recipes on the internet!
This dip is really good anything is good with bacon I fried my bacon low sodium made it less salty.
I Made this dip its great but I fried my own bacon low sodium to make it less salty.