Ranch BLT Dip
Ingredients
- 12 ozwhipped cream cheese
softened
- 8 ozsour cream
- 6slices bacon)
cooked and crumbled (oven-baked at 400°f for 20 minutes
- 2 ½ tbspdano’s ranch seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dano’s ranch seasoning
divided for sprinkling
- 6 ozfreshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
about 1½ cups total
- ¾ cdiced plum tomatoes
- 1 cshredded romaine lettuce
- ridge-cut potato chips
for serving
Directions
Cook the bacon:
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the bacon slices and bake for 20 minutes or until crispy. Cool and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Make the base:
- 1
In a large bowl, combine whipped cream cheese, sour cream, 2½ tablespoons of Dano’s Ranch Seasoning, and about ⅓ of your chopped bacon. Stir until smooth and creamy.
Spread it out:
- 1
Transfer the mixture into a 9-inch glass pie plate (or shallow serving dish) and spread evenly.
Add layers:
- 1
Sprinkle an extra teaspoon of Dano’s Ranch Seasoning on top.
Layer in this order:
- 1
Shredded romaine lettuce
- 2
Cheddar cheese (reserve a handful for topping)
- 3
Diced tomatoes
- 4
Remaining chopped bacon
- 5
Final sprinkle of cheddar cheese
Serve & dip:
- 1
Chill for 30 minutes before serving, or serve right away if you can’t wait!
- 2
Serve with ridge-cut potato chips
Ranch BLT Dip
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About this Recipe
Craving that iconic BLT sandwich flavor, but in an easy, scoopable format perfect for any gathering? This Ranch BLT Dip transforms your favorite sandwich into a creamy, smoky, and satisfying cold dip that's ready in minutes, making it an ideal easy gameday dip or potluck star. This is truly the ultimate no-bake football-season win.
What makes this dip a guaranteed crowd-pleaser is its incredible balance of textures and flavors without any cooking fuss. The secret lies in combining tangy sour cream and smooth whipped cream cheese with the herby kick of Dano's Ranch Seasoning, creating a cool, creamy base. Layered with crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, fresh tomatoes, and crisp lettuce, it captures all the best parts of a BLT.
Get ready for a dip that truly tastes like a BLT sandwich, but elevated to an irresistible party appetizer. Each scoop offers a delightful contrast: the richness of the creamy base, the smoky crunch of perfectly cooked bacon, the bright pop of diced plum tomatoes, and the fresh crispness of shredded romaine lettuce. The Dano’s Ranch Seasoning infuses every bite with a complex, herby, and tangy flavor that's never overpowering, making this BLT dip incredibly addictive. You'll love how easily this no-bake wonder comes together, requiring only simple layering and chilling before you're ready to dig in.
While this recipe shines as is, you can easily adapt it. You can experiment with different types of cooked, crumbled meat like turkey bacon for a different smoky note, or finely diced ham if that's what you have on hand. For a vegetarian option, consider using a plant-based bacon substitute. You could also try different shredded cheeses, though sharp cheddar provides a classic, robust flavor that complements the BLT profile beautifully.
This Ranch BLT Dip is the ultimate no-fuss appetizer, perfect for tailgates, potlucks, or simply Friday night snacking. Serve it generously with sturdy ridge-cut potato chips for maximum scoopability and crunch, or present it elegantly on mini crostini for a more refined party spread.