Name: Crack Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); 8 ounces sour cream; ½ teaspoon dried parsley; ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed; ¼ teaspoon dried onion powder; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 4 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled); 2 teaspoons green onion (chopped for garnish, optional)

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Once you indulge in this creamy and cheesy crack dip, you won’t be able to stop. Loaded with delicious Ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheesy flavors, this recipe comes together in 5 minutes and can be served gooey and fresh from the oven or chilled, depending on your preference.

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A hand holding a cracker dipped in a white bowl of creamy dip topped with cheese and bacon.

This savory crowd-pleasing appetizer can be served cold or warm. Enjoy it as a snack after school or a riveting soccer game. It’s also an easy option for entertaining large crowds on special occasions like game days, BBQs, and family get-togethers. I suggest you double the recipe because it goes quickly!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This crack dip recipe is so good that anyone will enjoy it — kids and grown-ups alike! Creamy Ranch packed with cheese and bacon… I mean, what’s not to love? This is naturally low-carb and low-fiber, suitable for many diet types. Here’s more:

Simple ingredients
Budget-friendly: Great way to use up leftover bacon. Plus points if you have your own kitchen garden for growing herbs.
Short prep and cooking time
Amazing flavors
Easy-to-follow directions

How to Make Keto Crack Dip with Cream Cheese

If you love Ranch, cheese, and bacon flavors, you will surely love this savory crack dip recipe. It’s similar to our other fan-favorites: slow cooker crack chicken, chicken bacon ranch casserole, and keto crack biscuits. Each recipe fills a unique need, so try them all!

Gather 6 basic ingredients and you’re halfway there. This bacon ranch dip comes together quickly – mix everything in a bowl and dig in with your favorite dipper. Or pop it in the oven for a few minutes before serving warm and gooey. Either way, this delicious spread is loaded with flavor and will be a success every time you serve it.

Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe card with a full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients You Need

Ingredients crack dip laid out on a white surface.

Cream cheese: Best softened at room temperature for easy mixing.
Sour cream: Cheaper, easier to find, and less processed than high-quality mayonnaise. But you can also use Greek yogurt or olive oil-based mayonnaise.
Cheddar cheese: Go for freshly shredded because it melts more smoothly and has a purer flavor than pre-shredded cheese.
Bacon: Cooked and crumbled; the easiest way to cook bacon is in the oven, but stovetop bacon works too. Even store-bought bacon bits can do the job, but check the ingredient list to ensure all ingredients are keto-friendly, if that’s important to you. White Oak Pastures sells high-quality bacon, which I recommend if you’re shopping online.
Ranch seasoning: Dried parsley, dried dill weed, onion powder, garlic powder,andsalt and pepper. I buy organic dried herbs in bulk from Mountain Rose Herbs and make a DIY blend, but you can also buy one Ranch seasoning mix or Ranch dressing mix packet.
Green onions: Although optional, chopped green onions are great as garnish.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Follow these simple directions, and you can’t go wrong. Let’s get started!

A bowl containing white cream placed on a light-colored surface. — Pour in mixing bowl.

A stainless steel bowl filled with creamy white dip. — Pour in mixing bowl.

Cold Crack Dip

Mix the cream cheese and sour cream in a large mixing bowl. Stir by hand or use a hand mixer. Add salt, pepper, and seasonings. Taste and adjust as desired.
Fold in the shredded cheese and cooked bacon. Reserve a small portion of each for garnish.
Top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onion. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.

Warm Crack Dip

Preheat the oven to 350 F, then follow the cold dip instructions above for steps 1 and 2.
Transfer the dip mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish and cover it with foil. Bake for 15 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Top with remaining cheese and bacon, then garnish with green onions. Serve hot and enjoy.

A hand dipping a cracker into a bowl of creamy dip topped with chopped green onions, bacon bits, and cheese, with a plate of celery sticks and another bowl of shredded cheese in the background.

Dietary notes

My crack dip recipe is similar to a keto million-dollar dip, but better because it’s completely nut-free. And since I use sour cream instead of mayonnaise, the recipe is egg-free, too.

In its original form, this delicious dip recipe is already keto, carnivore keto, low-oxalate, and GAPS-compliant. If you are on strict GAPS, ensure your bacon is nitrate-free. Unfortunately, with sour cream and two types of cheese, this dip is not Whole30 and Paleo-friendly.

Expert Tips

Taste and adjust: Mix all the ingredients thoroughly for an even distribution of flavors and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Freshly shredded cheese: Instead of buying pre-shredded, shred the cheese yourself to avoid additives and for a smoother, creamier melt when warmed up.
Room-temp cream cheese: For an even smoother mixture, it helps that your cream cheese comes at room temperature before making the dip. Pull it out of the fridge and place it on the counter for about 30 minutes before mixing with the other ingredients.
Cheese substitutes: Use smoked cheddar cheese for a smoky flavor, or combine a strong-flavored cheese like sharp cheddar cheese and a milder one like mozzarella. For a briny-tangy spin, add a touch of blue cheese.
Protein-packed dip: Make a keto dip with sausage by browning the sausage before mixing it in. Or add cooked, shredded chicken for a keto crack chicken dip. These versions are best served warm.
Substitute sour cream and Ranch seasoning by using 8 ounces of homemade keto Ranch dressing instead.

A hand dipping a celery stick into a bowl of creamy dip topped with cheese.

How to Store This Recipe

A crack dip can be made a day or two ahead, but it’s best enjoyed fresh or within the first 24 hours. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

I don’t recommend freezing this dip, as the ingredients tend to separate and it won’t taste as good. When ready to eat, warm it in the oven at 350 F. You can also enjoy this keto dip cold.

How to Serve Ranch Crack Dip

One of the beauties of this crack dip recipe is that it’s incredibly versatile. Spread it, dip it, or eat it as is. This simple yet irresistibly delicious dip pairs well with chips, regular, low-carb or flax crackers, veggie sticks and charcuterie boards, just like my other favorites, and spinach artichoke dip.

When Halloween rolls around, be sure to set this dip up with a skeleton veggie tray.

More Easy Appetizers Done in 10 Minutes Or Less

Crack Dip

Author: Jessica Haggard

This naturally keto Crack Dip is loaded with delicious Ranch seasoning, bacon, and cheesy flavors and comes together in 5 minutes. It’s a savory crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be served cold or warm. This easy snack pairs well with low-carb, gluten-free or regular chips, crackers, or veggie sticks.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course Appetizers, Snacks

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 159 kcal

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
8 ounces sour cream
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon dried onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
2 teaspoons green onion chopped for garnish, optional