Cracked Out Hot Broccoli Dip – baked broccoli dip loaded with cheddar, bacon, and ranch. I am obsessed with this cheesy broccoli dip. I took this to a party and it was gone in a flash. Everyone asked for the recipe! Broccoli, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon, and Ritz crackers. Use crushed pork rinds for a low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free dip. You must make this ASAP!

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Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip with Bacon & Ranch

This Cracked Out Hot Broccoli Dip was a huge hit at our last football party. This is hands down the best broccoli cheese dip recipe that I’ve ever eaten. I don’t even like broccoli and I ate a ton of this dip! I am sure it was because in addition to the broccoli there is tons of cheddar, bacon, and ranch in the dip. Doesn’t everything tastes better with cheddar cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing?!? This hot dip is a must for any upcoming parties and celebrations. I don’t know anyone that doesn’t love this yummy dip!

What does CRACK mean?

If a recipe has “crack” in the title it means that the recipe has cheddar, bacon, and ranch in the ingredients. It all started with my Crack Dip way back in 2007. I made the dip for a Titans football game. Everyone went crazy over it. We couldn’t stop eating it and said it was like crack. The name stuck.

According to the dictionary, the definition of crack is “of superior excellence or ability”. We think the flavor combination of cheddar, bacon, and ranch fits this definition! This recipe is most definitely of superior excellence!

How to Make Cracked Out Hot Broccoli Dip

This hot broccoli dip recipe is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Chop broccoli florets into smaller pieces. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, cooked chopped bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Add chopped broccoli to the bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased baking dish or 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle the top of the dip with crushed Ritz crackers. Bake the dip in the oven until hot and bubbly.

You can mix the cream cheese mixture by hand or with a hand-held electric mixer.
.Can add chopped red pepper, green bell pepper, or chopped red onion to the dip mixture.
I use fresh broccoli florets. I used only the florets and chopped it pretty fine. You don’t want there to be big chunks of broccoli since this is a dip.
- You can chop the broccoli with a knife or pulse it a couple of times in a food processor.
Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
Can Hot Broccoli Dip be made in advance? Yes! You can assemble the dip ahead of time and cover the baking dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 3 days before baking.
Can Hot Broccoli Dip be made in the slow cooker? Sure! Assemble the dip and cook on LOW for a few hours until hot and bubbly.
Substitute crushed pork rinds for a low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free dip.
Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What to Serve with Cheesy Broccoli Dip

This cheesy dip is a real crowd pleaser. It is always the first thing to go at our get-togethers and everyone asks for the recipe. You are going to want to double the recipe – trust me on this! We serve the dip with some Ritz crackers, Fritos, pita chips, and tortilla chips. This is equally delicious with some fresh vegetables for a low-carb option. Whip this up for your next girls night or football party. It is guaranteed to be a hit!