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posted: 07/11/26

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Once you bring this Crack Dip to a party, you won’t be allowed back with anything else. This easy dip recipe comes together with sour cream, cream cheese, bacon, ranch mix, and green onions. It is so simple to make, and even easier to eat.

Bowl of crack dip garnished with shredded cheese, bacon, and chives surrounded by crackers.

You know by now that I would like to live in a world where I could exist on just dips and appetizers. And I have another dip to add to the list! This quick recipe comes together with just six ingredients and it is so good. This is the idea appetizer to bring to a party when you are short on time, but you want to add something to the mix that is going to stand out.

How to Make Crack Dip

Here is a brief overview of how this easy dip recipe comes together. For the full recipe, including all ingredients and their measurements, scroll to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Cook the Bacon

Cook the bacon in strips and then dice it into small pieces. You can cook it in the air fryer, oven, or on the stovetop.

Overhead of skillet of bacon to make crack dip recipe

Mix Cream Cheese and Sour Cream

Use softened cream cheese so it blends into a creamy texture. Use an electric mixer to blend them until smooth.

Add the Rest of the Ingredients

Stir in the rest of the ingredients. I love to make my own homemade ranch seasoning to keep on hand. Serve with crackers, chips, or veggies like carrot sticks, celery sticks, or peppers.

Overhead of glass bowl of crack dip ingredients

Bacon Four Ways

The most time intensive part of this recipe is cooking the bacon, but I have four great solutions for you. Make it on the stovetop, which is a super simple method. You could make it in air fryer or oven, both of which are hands-off methods. Finally, you can replace the bacon in this recipe with 1/2 cup of bacon bits.

Storing Crack Dip

This crack dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Always use your best discretion when storing and eating leftovers.

Person's hand dipping cracker into bowl of crack dip garnished with shredded cheese, bacon, and chives.

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Bowl of crack dip garnished with shredded cheese, bacon, and chives surrounded by crackers.
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Crack Dip

Author: Lisa Longley
Serves: 14 servings
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 15 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Once you bring this Crack Dip to a party, you won't be allowed back with anything else. This easy dip recipe comes together with sour cream, cream cheese, bacon, ranch mix, and green onions. It is so simple to make, and even easier to eat.

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon or 1/2 cup of bacon bits
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (227 grams)
  • 1 cup sour cream (227 grams)
  • 1 ounce dry ranch seasoning (28.3 grams)
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (226 grams)
  • 4 green onions diced

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, flipping once during cooking. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, allow to cool, and then chop small.
    6 slices bacon
  • While the bacon is cooking, blend the cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth.
    8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream
  • Stir the ranch seasoning, cheese, cooked bacon, and green onions into the mixture until well combined. Serve with chips or crackers and enjoy.
    1 ounce dry ranch seasoning, 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 4 green onions
Serving: 0.25cup Calories: 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 4g (1%) Protein: 6g (12%) Fat: 18g (28%) Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0.01g Cholesterol: 48mg (16%) Sodium: 376mg (16%) Potassium: 82mg (2%) Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 519IU (10%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 149mg (15%) Iron: 0.1mg (1%)
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Bowl of crack dip garnished with shredded cheese, bacon, and chives surrounded by crackers.

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