This Everything Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip is a little bit of all of everyone’s favorite things combined into one cool, creamy, and delicious dip. With a sour cream base, just a touch of mayo (for extra richness), sliced green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch flavor, bacon, and finished off with everything bagel seasoning this dip is perfect served with everything from pretzels and potato chips to crunchy veggies.
One of my favorite times for recipe development is when I first wake up in the quiet of a weekend morning. My mind is fresh, the day is ripe with potential, and of course I’m hungry. So a few weeks ago, when I woke up early on a day when we had plans to head out on a friend’s boat my mind instantly went to thinking about what I could make for tasty boat snacks. I wanted something cool and creamy that we could dip pretzels or potato chips in, but I wasn’t in the mood for just your regular french onion, ranch, or dill dip.
A quick mental inventory of what we had in the fridge and pantry lead me to this Everything Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip. Well if we are being honest, I couldn’t decide between bacon and cheddar and ranch onion dip, so I just decided to combine it all together.
This mashup dip may have come to me at random, but it quickly became a favorite (and reinforced my reputation for brining the best boat snacks – if you have a boat, invite us out and I’ll bring the food to prove it!).
How Do You Make Everything Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip?
This dip is quick and easy to make with just 8 ingredients. You just quickly stir everything together, and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour for all of the flavors to combine. The resting time is crucial, as with any dip. There is just something magical that happens in the fridge as everything gets nice and chilled and comes together.
Here is what you will need to make this Everything Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip:
- Sour Cream: The base of any good cold dip, start off with some sour cream.
- Mayonnaise: I have to admit, I used to hate mayo, and if we are being honest, when I think about it too much, it still makes me a little squeamish. But, the mayo adds a nice richness to this dip that really takes it to the next level.
- Cheddar Cheese: Use a nice sharp cheddar cheese that will stand up against the other bold flavors in this dip. As usual, I prefer fresh grated as opposed to the store bought grated cheese which I find has less flavor and a weird dryness.
- Bacon: Crisp thick cut bacon, finely chopped adds bacon flavor throughout. I also like to reserve some to garnish with on the top (so people can see what’s inside and for that extra bacon-y crunch).
- Green Onions: Thinly sliced green onions add a pop of grassiness and mild onion flavor.
- Ranch Seasoning Mix: A packet of ranch seasoning adds that tangy ranch flavor. You can also make your own homemade ranch seasoning if you prefer, but I usually just go with the packet.
- Everything Seasoning and Black Pepper: I debated if this dip needed the everything seasoning, but after tasting the before and after I decided it was necessary. It adds that extra flavor and crunch to this Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip. A few grinds of black pepper finish this off.
Looking for More Dip Recipes?
I will be the first to admit that there is nothing healthy about this Everything Bacon Cheddar Ranch dip. We aren’t substituting greek yogurt for extra protein or adding any healthy kale. But that’s OK. Life is all about balance anyway right?
If you are looking for more dip recipes, some of them a little (or a lot) healthier, here are some more of my favorites:
- Dill Pickle Dip – A cool, creamy dip loaded up with lots of dill pickle flavor.
- Smoky Chipotle & Roasted Beet Hummus – A vibrant pink dip with a touch of smoky heat mixed with earthy sweetness from the beets.
- Whipped Feta Dip with Artichokes & Kale – Sure to be a hit with everyone at your party (or wherever you serve it), this dip perfectly blends a creamy dip with healthy ingredients.
- Easy Tahini & Avocado Dip – A creamy, vegan and dairy free dip, this dip combines tahini and avocado for an unexpected combination.
Everything Bacon Cheddar Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 4 strips thick cut bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 1oz packet ranch seasoning
- 1 tbsp everything seasoning
- fresh cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl (reserving a little extra bacon if desired). Mix until combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
- Top with extra sprinkle of everything seasoning and reserved bacon. Serve with pretzels, potato chips, veggies, or crackers.
What is everything seasoning?
Great question! Also called Everything Bagel Seasoning, it is a seasoning blend that contains the seasonings you would typically find on an everything bagel. This is usually a combination of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt. You can often buy it premixed in stores or there are lots of homemade recipes you should be able to find online.