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A delicious bowl of bacon cheddar ranch dip topped with crispy bacon and scallions, with crackers for dipping.

Million Dollar Crack Dip

This incredibly addictive Million Dollar Crack Dip is loaded with cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, crispy bacon, and savory ranch seasoning, baked to golden perfection. It's the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Dip Base
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 oz packet ranch seasoning mix (e.g., Hidden Valley)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Fillings
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided
  • 8 slices bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions divided

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Electric mixer (optional)
  • Skillet

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled. Set aside. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Combine Base
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined.
  2. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
Assemble Dip
  1. Gently fold in 1.5 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 0.75 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese, 3/4 of the crumbled bacon, and 1/4 cup of the chopped green onions into the cream cheese mixture. Reserve the remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions for topping.
  2. Spread the dip mixture evenly into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 0.5 cups of sharp cheddar cheese and 0.25 cups of Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
Bake and Serve
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese on top is melted and lightly golden.
  2. Remove from oven. Garnish with the remaining crumbled bacon and chopped green onions. Serve warm with your favorite dippers like crackers, pretzel crisps, celery sticks, or tortilla chips.

Notes

For a cold version, simply combine all ingredients (reserving garnishes) and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Dip can be made ahead of time. Prepare through step 5, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Add an extra 5-10 minutes to baking time if baking from cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.