Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip

# Ingredient List:

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

02 - 1/2 cup sour cream

03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

06 - 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

07 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix, gluten-free if needed

08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth.

03 - Stir in ranch seasoning, black pepper, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and most of the cooked bacon, reserving some for topping.

04 - Transfer the dip mixture to a medium baking dish or ovenproof skillet, smoothing the surface evenly.

05 - Bake for 20 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese has melted.

06 - Remove from oven and garnish with the reserved bacon and chopped fresh chives or green onions.

07 - Serve warm alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.

01 -

It comes together in 10 minutes of actual work, then the oven does the heavy lifting while you set out chips and pour drinks.
That crispy bacon hits different when it's melted into warm cheese—it's the kind of comfort that tastes way more complicated than it actually is.
Everyone asks for the recipe, and you get to smile knowing it's simpler than they could possibly imagine.

02 -

If your cream cheese isn't softened, the whole thing gets lumpy and frustrating—always let it sit on the counter for 20 minutes beforehand.
Don't bake it longer than 20 minutes or the top starts to brown and the dip loses that creamy texture that makes it special.

03 -

Cook your bacon in the oven on a sheet pan at 200°C for 15 minutes instead of on the stovetop—it's less mess and comes out perfectly crispy every time.
Use freshly shredded cheese from a block rather than pre-shredded if you can; the texture melts way smoother and creamier.