Description
This Makin’ Magic Dip is a crowd-pleasing cold appetizer that combines creamy goodness with savory flavors. Perfect for parties or gatherings, this cheesy bacon ranch dip is sure to disappear fast!
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Base:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Mix-Ins:
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch seasoning mix. Stir until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir until blended.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer dip to a bowl, refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve chilled with crackers, chips, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese.
- This dip can be made a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
