Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip - Garlic Groove

# Components:

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

03 - ½ cup sour cream

04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

05 - 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (1 oz)

06 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

07 - 2 tablespoons sliced green onions

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F and lightly grease a 1-quart baking dish.

02 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth.

03 - Fold in shredded cheddar, most of the crumbled bacon, and black pepper evenly.

04 - Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish and smooth the surface.

05 - Sprinkle the reserved bacon evenly over the top.

06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until hot, bubbly, and with lightly golden edges.

07 - Remove from oven, garnish with green onions and parsley if desired, and serve warm with chips, crackers, or vegetables.

01 -

It tastes like you spent an hour in the kitchen when you actually spent fifteen minutes prepping.
The crispy bacon on top adds a textural contrast that keeps people reaching for another chip.
It's the kind of dip that works equally well at a casual hangout or when you need something that looks intentional.

02 -

Don't skip softening the cream cheese first—trying to blend cold cream cheese creates a grainy, separated texture that never fully comes together.
The dip continues to thicken as it cools, so if it looks slightly loose when you pull it from the oven, it's actually perfect.

03 -

Reserve that bacon grease if you're cooking bacon fresh—a teaspoon mixed into the dip adds another layer of savory depth that nobody can quite identify but everyone feels.
Bake it in a small cast-iron skillet instead of a ceramic dish for a more impressive presentation and better heat distribution.