Cheddar Ranch Dip
Only 10 minutes stand between you and this delicious 6-ingredient Cheddar Ranch Dip! It’s so creamy and so flavorful, the best party dip around that everyone loves!
RANCH DIP WITH A TWIST
This Cheddar Ranch Dip is the perfect dip for any upcoming parties, gatherings, backyard BBQ’s and more! It’s great for entertaining, to use as an appetizer with any of your favorite dippers, and it’s great for enjoying just when you need a little tasty pick-me-up. I used to make this dip so often years ago (and I do mean years ago – about 30!) when a co-worker wrote it down for me and I recently came across it stuffed in an old cookbook and remembered all over again how much I loved it! I’ve now made it a few times since writing up this post and can’t believe I ever forgot about it!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Yes, this dip can be made the night before you plan on serving it.
Sure! Add some heat to this Cheddar Ranch Dip by adding a dash of cayenne pepper, a tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce or toss in some finely diced jalapenos.
Try adding some crumbled bacon pieces!
Store your leftover dip in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. I wouldn’t try freezing this.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- cream cheese– softened to room temperature. If you forgot to pull out the cream cheese, don’t worry, try these tips to soften cream cheese faster.
- sour cream – you can also use Plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise if you don’t like sour cream.
- ranch seasoning mix– you can use a packet, or make your own Homemade Ranch Seasoning mix.
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese – you can switch up the cheese if you like. Try Pepper Jack cheese for a slight kick.
- thinly sliced green onions
- garlic powder
HOW TO MAKE CHEDDAR RANCH DIP:
To a bowl add softened cream cheese, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions and garlic powder. Stir together until everything is well mixed.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips or refrigerate until ready to serve, enjoy!
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Cheddar Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 8 ounce container sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For serving:
- tortilla chips, pretzels, cut veggies, ruffled chips, bread slices
Instructions
- To a bowl add 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature, 8 ounce container sour cream, 1 packet ranch seasoning mix, 1 ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Stir together until everything is well mixed.
- Serve immediately with tortilla chips, pretzels, cut veggies, ruffled chips, bread slices or refrigerate (covered) until ready to serve, enjoy!
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
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