A loaded baked potato inspired this chip dip full of bacon, cheese, green onions, and ranch dressing mix. A delicious party dip or game day appetizer.
Well, the healthy recipes didn’t last long around here. Haha! Don’t get me wrong, I’m still doing my health challenge, and kicking butt I might add. I actually made this for New Year’s Eve and saved the recipe for now, just in time to inspire your game day grub!
I love good company, and good food, and this dip is insanely delicious! It’s basically a ranch dip (sour cream, mayo, and ranch mix) with all the fixings of a loaded baked potato: bacon, cheese, green onions. It’s thick and delicious! You will need sturdy crackers for this one. We used Sour Cream & Chive Triscuit Thin Crisps, but Wheat Thins would be yummy too.
This is definitely football food at it’s finest! Grab a cracker or two and get to snackin’! You’re going to love this loaded ranch dip!
Loaded Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup light sour cream (I prefer Tillamook)
- 1 cup light mayonnaise (I prefer Best Foods)
- 1 packet Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix
- 1 lb bacon
- 3 to 4 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (I used Colby and Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon on both sides until crisp. Drain fat. Allow bacon to rest on paper towels until cool. Chop bacon into pea size crumbles and set aside.
- Mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl.
- Fold in the bacon, green onions, and shredded cheese. Enjoy with sturdy crackers. Keep cold.
Recipe Notes
TRY IT WARM: Scoop dip into a bread pan or other small oven safe dish. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
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Pat C says
January 20, 2016 at 5:45 AMThis sounds absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to try it!
Amber says
January 20, 2016 at 2:17 PMThanks Pat! I hope you love it as much as we do!
comehomeforcomfort says
January 20, 2016 at 7:52 AMYum! We are big time Ranch lovers, so I know this would go over well at my house. 🙂
Amber says
January 20, 2016 at 2:17 PMThis takes my ranch addiction to a whole new level. I bet you would enjoy this! 😉
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
January 20, 2016 at 9:05 AMBring on the game day appetizers! This dip is mouthwatering and would not last long in my house!
Amber says
January 20, 2016 at 2:16 PMThanks Jen! My husband wanted it all for himself. It definitely did not last long, haha!
Kelly says
January 22, 2016 at 2:33 AMThe food is my favorite part about game day and this dip would definitely be a hit! Love all those yummy toppings!
Amber says
January 22, 2016 at 1:09 PMThe toppings, take ordinary ranch dip over the top! It’s so delicious! Thanks Kelly!
Jess @ Flying on Jess Fuel says
January 22, 2016 at 5:24 PMOh my goodness! Forget healthy recipes… just give me a huge bowl of this dip!! This looks sooooo yummy! <3
Amber says
January 25, 2016 at 1:54 PMThanks Jess! It’s pretty dang addicting! That’s for sure!
Sharon says
November 18, 2016 at 11:41 AMI’ve been making this for a while. It’s my husband’s favorite – with one difference. He loves about two teaspoons of horseradish mixed in. It’s not too hot. Just gives it a nice pop!
Amber says
November 20, 2016 at 6:27 AMGreat idea! Thanks for sharing!
Ash says
February 5, 2017 at 10:25 AMDoes anyone know if this can be warmed in the oven for a few minutes?
Amber says
February 5, 2017 at 10:35 AMYou can definitely try it. I would guess it would take about 20-30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Let me know how it turns out if you try it like that!
Melissa says
September 3, 2017 at 8:30 AMHeated it up for 375 for 20mins. It’s phenomenal!
Amber says
September 4, 2017 at 4:06 PMOoh yum! Will have to try it that way! Thanks for your comment Melissa!
Rachel says
September 17, 2017 at 10:03 AMJust made this for the game today. It’s barely made it into my bowl to take to the party haha! Great recipe!
Amber says
September 19, 2017 at 8:41 AMHaha! I’m so glad you liked it!
Melissa Hester says
January 27, 2018 at 6:55 PMSecond time making it. There was none left the first time, doubt any will be left tomorrow.
Amber says
February 1, 2018 at 4:46 PMHaha! I’m glad it was a hit!
Barb says
May 17, 2018 at 4:11 AMLove this dip. I accidentally put in cream cheese once and found when heated it was even better.
Amber says
May 18, 2018 at 3:46 PMOoh! I’ll have to try that!
OneBigPear says
September 16, 2018 at 4:11 PMSuper excited! I have this blending in the fridge right now to take to a work potluck tomorrow (gonna add the green onions in the morning though). I used full fat everything!!! Bwahahaha!
Amber Brady says
September 17, 2018 at 6:25 PMI hope you enjoyed this dip!
OneBigPear says
September 17, 2018 at 10:17 PMIt was delicious! My coworkers completely polished it off… 🙂
Amber Brady says
September 19, 2018 at 8:32 PMAwesome!!! Glad it was a hit!
Cheryl says
October 19, 2018 at 7:28 PMCan this be frozen? I just need to keep a small portion for a week. I made this for work, and won FIRST Prize in a dip contest! I had to make it again, and made extra to take to a relative, but trip is being delayed by a week. I see there is a way to freeze some sour cream. Again, they just want to taste the “award winning” recipe, so just a little is needed
Amber Brady says
October 21, 2018 at 9:04 AMI’m worried the texture might be funky, but it doesn’t hurt to try! It might separate, but hopefully you can stir it up and smooth it out. Let me know how it goes if you try it!