Description
A cool, tangy dip studded with bacon and cheddar, perfect for parties and get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, seeds removed
Instructions
- Crisp the bacon until well-browned, either in a skillet (8–10 minutes) or baked at 400°F for 15–18 minutes; drain and crumble.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Fold in shredded cheddar, green onions, diced tomatoes, and crumbled bacon.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to meld flavors.
- Serve in a shallow bowl with chips and veggies.
Notes
For a spicier version, mix in diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper. This dip can be made ahead of time for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cold-assembly with cooked ingredients
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg