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Crack Dip is creamy, flavor-packed, highly addictive, and made with only 4 simple ingredients.

This is the perfect dip for parties and get-togethers. All you need for this show-stopping, budget-friendly dip is sour cream, a ranch dressing packet, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits.

I love all things party foods and this recipe is no exception! Be prepared to have your mind blown when you dip potato chips, crackers, and our Ranch Pretzels into this insanely easy dip. Or next level any party by adding it to a spread with an easy Dill Dip or Fruit Dip.

Crack dip topped with extra bacon and cheese surrounded by crackers, chips and pretzels.

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Why You’ll Love This Crack Dip!

  • This dip is incredibly quick and easy, it takes no time at all to have delicious results.
  • You can make this dip ahead of time for easy party prep, or you can make it in a pinch 1 hour before the party starts.
  • It makes for a great gluten-free option for you or any gluten-free guests you may be serving.
  • It can serve as a tasty appetizer before the start of an amazing dinner.
Ingredients displayed for making crack dip.

Ingredients For Crack Dip

  • Sour Cream: The base of this dip adds a great creamy and tart texture and taste. It compliments the other flavors well.
  • Bacon Bits: Everyone loves added bacon to any dish and this is no exception. Buy bacon bites or make your own!
  • Ranch Dip Mix: Make sure you get the ranch dressing packet and not the actual ranch dressing for the best flavor experience.
  • Cheddar Cheese: Cheddar cheese pairs great with the ranch and bacon bits. Try mild or make it sharp with sharp cheddar cheese.

Kitchen Tools

All you need is a mixing bowl, a spoon, and a chip-and-dip bowl.

Process photos on how to make crack dip.

How To Make Crack Dip

  1. Mix. All of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. 
  2. Chill. The dip by placing in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving! It’s even better if you make it the day before. 
  3. Serve. With your favorite dipable foods like chips, crackers, and pretzels.
Overhead shot of crack dip in a bowl surrounded by crackers for dipping.

Expert Tips

  • Make it ahead of time. You want to make sure the dip sits for at least 1 hour before serving. Make the night before for the flavors to mix together properly.
  • Make your own bacon bits. For the bacon bits, you can fry them yourself if you’d prefer! If you choose to make your own bacon, make sure it’s fried up until crispy and fully drained and patted down before mixing it into the dip. That way, you don’t have excess grease and bacon fat ruining the consistency of the dip.
  • Shred your own cheese. You can also choose to shred your own cheddar cheese instead of buying pre-shredded cheese. There will be a slight change in consistency, but that’s about it. I prefer using the bag of pre-shredded cheese because it saves me a little time.
  • Hot Sauce. Drizzle some hot sauce or buffalo sauce on top for added heat!
  • Variety of things to dip. Make sure you have lots of things you can dip. It won’t last long, it’s that good.
  • Shallots. For an onion taste, add diced shallots. This adds extra flavor that pairs great with the bacon and cheddar cheese.
Dipping a chip into crack dip.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is crack dip made of?

With 4 simple ingredients, you can make this tasty and budget-friendly dip with sour cream, bacon bits, ranch dressing packet, and cheddar cheese.

What crackers are good with dip?

You can use your favorite crackers and brand of crackers to dip with. Try using Ritz, Townhouse, Triscuits, Club Crackers, or Wheat Thins with this dip. You can even dip pita chips.

What Chips are good with dip?

Use a variety of chips to dip with. Plain ruffles are a great chip because they have that original flavor while holding stronger than classic lays. Pita chips and tortilla chips are also great dipping options.

Above shot of crack dip surrounded by chips and pretzels.

What To Serve With Crack Dip

Ranch Pretzels

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A ruffles chip in the crack dip garnished with cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

Storing

  • Store. In an airtight container in the fridge, the crack dip will stay fresh for up to 4 days. Make sure the container is truly airtight, or your dip may form a film and spoil quickly.

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Servings: 10 servings

Cheddar Ranch Crack Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cheddar Ranch Crack Dip is creamy, flavor packed, and highly addictive! Made with only 4 simple ingredients, you can mix up this budget friendly dip in no time flat. Make it an hour before the party starts to have a dip that’ll disappear before the last guest even arrives!
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Ingredients

  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 1 oz packet ranch dressing mix
  • 3 oz packet bacon bits
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the ingredients together. 
  • Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving or it’s even better if you make it the day before. 
  • Great with chips, crackers, and pretzels.

Notes

  • Make it ahead of time. You want to make sure the dip sits for at least 1 hour before serving. Make the night before for the flavors to mix together properly.
  • Make your own bacon bits. For the bacon bits, you can fry them yourself if you’d prefer! If you choose to make your own bacon, make sure it’s fried up until crispy and fully drained and patted down before mixing it into the dip. That way, you don’t have excess grease and bacon fat ruining the consistency of the dip.
  • Shred your own cheese. You can also choose to shred your own cheddar cheese instead of buying pre-shredded cheese. There will be a slight change in consistency, but that’s about it. I prefer using the bag of pre-shredded cheese because it saves me a little time.
  • Hot Sauce. Drizzle some hot sauce or buffalo sauce on top for added heat!
  • Variety of things to dip. Make sure you have lots of things you can dip. It won’t last long, it’s that good.
  • Shallots. For an onion taste, add diced shallots. This adds extra flavor that pairs great with the bacon and cheddar cheese.
  • Store. In an airtight container in the fridge, the crack dip will stay fresh for up to 4 days. Make sure the container is truly airtight, or your dip may form a film and spoil quickly.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 174kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 556mg, Potassium: 65mg, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 396IU, Vitamin C: 0.4mg, Calcium: 126mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
Author: Jennifer
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