Crack Dip (Creamy, Cheesy & Totally Addictive)

This Crack Dip is creamy, cheesy, and packed with bacon, cheddar, and ranch — an easy crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties, holidays, or game day!

Crack Dip: The Addictive Crowd Favorite

There’s a reason this recipe is called Crack Dip — once you start, you just can’t stop! It’s rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor from crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and cool ranch seasoning.

Whether it’s game day, a holiday gathering, or just a cozy night in, this dip always disappears fast. It’s simple to make, easy to customize, and perfect served with chips, crackers, or veggies.

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Servings: 10 Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) container sour cream

• 1 (1 oz) packet ranch dressing mix

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (or ½ cup real bacon bits)

• 3 green onions, sliced

• Optional: ¼ cup chopped jalapeños or diced pickled peppers for heat

Instructions

1. Mix It Up: In a large bowl, stir together sour cream and ranch mix until smooth.

2. Add the Flavor: Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onions. Mix until evenly combined.

3. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend (overnight is even better).

4. Serve: Garnish with extra green onions or bacon bits and serve with crackers, chips, pretzels, or fresh veggies.

Tips for the Best Crack Dip

• Use freshly shredded cheddar for a smoother texture.

• Substitute Greek yogurt for half the sour cream for a lighter version.

• Serve it warm by baking at 350°F for 15 minutes until bubbly.

• Add diced jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy twist.

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Final Thoughts

This Crack Dip is the kind of appetizer everyone asks for the recipe to — creamy, cheesy, and bursting with savory goodness. Whether served cold or warm, it’s always the hit of the party!

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