Description
A delicious and crowd-pleasing Layered Ranch Dip combining creamy ranch-flavored base with classic fresh toppings. Perfect for parties or casual snacking, this no-cook dip features layers of seasoned cream cheese and sour cream, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, green onions, and crispy bacon, served chilled with chips or veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
Ranch Cream Base
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
Layers
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes (roma or grape)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon (optional, but amazing!)
For Serving
- Tortilla chips or fresh veggies
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Ranch Base: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix until smooth and creamy. Using a hand mixer will make this step faster and create a fluffy texture.
- Assemble the Layers: Spread the ranch base evenly in the bottom of a shallow serving dish or pie plate to form the first layer.
- Layer Cheddar Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the ranch base layer.
- Add Shredded Lettuce: Evenly spread the shredded lettuce over the cheese layer for freshness and crunch.
- Top with Tomatoes: Scatter the chopped tomatoes evenly across the lettuce layer.
- Add Olives, Green Onions, and Bacon: Sprinkle optional sliced black olives, chopped green onions, and crispy cooked bacon crumbles on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the assembled dip for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and layers to set. Serve chilled with tortilla chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Customize toppings based on preference or dietary needs; omit bacon for vegetarian options.
- Use Roma or grape tomatoes for best texture and flavor.
- Prepare the dip a few hours in advance for enhanced flavor melding.
- This dip keeps well covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
