Cheesy Bacon Ranch Dip - Orbit Cuisine

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened

02 - 1/2 cup sour cream

03 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise

04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

05 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Meats

06 - 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled

→ Seasonings

07 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix, gluten-free if required

08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Fresh

09 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish

# Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F and allow it to reach temperature.

02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and homogenous.

03 - Add ranch seasoning mix, black pepper, shredded cheddar, shredded mozzarella, and most of the crumbled bacon into the mixture, stirring until evenly distributed.

04 - Transfer the blended mixture into a medium-sized baking dish or ovenproof skillet, smoothing the surface.

05 - Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the dip is hot, bubbly, and the cheese is fully melted.

06 - Remove from oven, then sprinkle the reserved bacon and chopped chives or green onions atop the dip.

07 - Present the dip warm alongside tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable crudités.

# Top Tips:

01 -

It comes together in 10 minutes of prep and tastes like you've been slaving away in the kitchen.
People actually ask for the recipe, and when you tell them it's this easy, they won't believe you.
The crispy bacon and melted cheese create this texture contrast that keeps you coming back for one more chip.

02 -

Overmixing the cream cheese base makes it grainy instead of silky—fold gently and stop as soon as everything is combined.
The dip will bubble at the edges before the center is hot, so don't pull it out early just because you see some action.

03 -

Cook your bacon ahead of time and store it in the fridge—one less thing to manage on party day.
Use an ovenproof skillet instead of a baking dish and serve right in it; it stays hot longer and looks more intentional.