Crack Dip: The Only Party Recipe You'll Ever Need
Crack dip is a warm, baked appetizer made with cream cheese, ranch seasoning, sour cream, bacon, and cheddar cheese. It takes just 10 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven, making it one of the easiest crowd-pleasing dips you'll ever throw together. The recipe originated from the wildly popular crack chicken trend and delivers that same addictive four-ingredient combo in a scoopable, shareable format. Whether you serve it at a game day party, a potluck, or a casual weeknight dinner, this dip disappears fast every single time.
Ingredients
- 12 strips bacon, cooked crispy and chopped (or ½ cup real bacon bits)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 container (16 oz) full-fat sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 3 to 4 green onions, sliced thin
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy. Cool completely, then chop into small pieces.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch packet, and sour cream.
- Stir in 1 cup cheddar and most of the bacon, reserving some of each for topping.
- Mix by hand with a sturdy spoon until fully combined.
- Spread into an ungreased 8x8 baking dish.
- Cover tightly with foil. Bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, top with remaining 1 cup cheddar. Bake uncovered 5 more minutes.
- Remove from oven. Top with reserved bacon and sliced green onions. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance, refrigerate, and bake from cold. Add 5 to 8 minutes to the covered bake time.
- Slow cooker: Cook on low 2 to 3 hours or high 1 hour. Keep on warm setting to serve.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers covered for up to 4 days. Reheat in 60-second microwave intervals.