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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Delish! Made my own bacon and upped the OZ to 6…also put a tad over 1c cheeze, and don't forget to put it in the fridge for at least an hr before truly judging…it was delicious!
Making it for a baby shower tomorrow! Sounds great and super easy!
I've been making this dip for years and just came across it here, I love that you call it "crack"….perfectly fitting! I do add one more ingredient, it's green onions and it tastes amazing!!!
I've been making this dip for years and just came across it here, I love that you call it "crack"….perfectly fitting! I do add one more ingredient, it's green onions and it tastes amazing!!!
This dip is yummy! I was wondering if you could make it with the Ranch dip mix or do you just use the dressing mix (this question only comes up because I sent my husband to the store and he got the dip mix instead) 🙂
Mrs. Pitts – I use the ranch dressing mix. I buy it in bulk at Sam's!
I made this and thought it was going to be too salty for everybody (although I loved the saltiness), but then it was gone before I knew it. Thank you for the recipe!
My daughter made this to take to a bbq last night and everyone was just ga-ga over it! The guys were putting this on their hamburgers and brats instead of ketchup and mustard! They all LOVE it!
OMG!!!! I know this is good!!!
about how many servings is this? i am having a party for my husbands birthday and if this is as good as everyone says i'm sure it will go fast.
I usually double this for a crowd.
I think the original recipe serves about 10 people – if there is other stuff to eat. It makes about 3 cups of dip.
You should try this dip with the spicy ranch packets. It adds another dimension to it. Great recipe!
I like Fritos Scoops or tortilla chips best.
Okay everyone what is your favorite dipping cracker or chip for this dip? (Please be specific!)
I am going to make this dip today because the recipe sounds awesome, BUT I am offended that you call it crack dip. I have a dear friend who is addicted to crack and it is no laughing matter.
Oscar Meyer sells the bacon bits in the bag. If you can't find the real bacon bits or pieces, I suggest buying the precooked bacon and chop it up. Or fry your own bacon.
I'm confused. I've never seen bacon bits in a bag, only in a jar. What brand are they, and if I can't find them where I live, do you think the Hormel bacon bits in a jar would suffice? Thanks!
I just have to say this first: "WAR EAGLE!" ('05 & '11) Thanks for the recipe — it sounds delicious! It will definitely be joining our AU tailgating food rotation next season!