Million Dollar Crack Dip
Million Dollar Crack Dip transforms cream cheese, bacon, and ranch into an addictive appetizer. Perfect finger food for football games and cookouts everyone devours.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Million Dollar Crack Dip Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese softened, room temperature
- 1 cup Sour cream full-fat preferred
- 1 oz Ranch seasoning Hidden Valley works best
- 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese sharp cheddar recommended
- 3 stalks Green onions chopped, white and green parts
- ½ cup Cooked bacon chopped, or quality bacon bits
- ⅛ tsp Seasoned salt optional but recommended
Instructions
- Remove cream cheese from refrigeration 45 minutes before starting. Ensure it is soft and pliable.
- In a large bowl, add softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and seasoned salt. Beat on medium speed for 90 seconds until smooth.
- Gently fold in shredded cheddar, chopped green onions, and bacon using a rubber spatula. Reserve a tablespoon of bacon for garnish.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving, garnish with reserved bacon and extra green onion slices. Serve with crackers, chips, or vegetables.
Notes
For variations, try adding jalapeños for a spicy version, mix in hash browns and chives for a loaded baked potato twist, or swap bacon for sun-dried tomatoes and pecans for a vegetarian version.