This crack dip recipe, sometimes called million dollar dip, combines creamy cheese with loads of bacon and ranch flavor for an irresistible dip that is kind of like a loaded baked potato, but in dip form. It’s one of the recipes that people beg me to bring to parties over and over again.
Ingredients at a Glance
All you need is a handful of basic ingredients to make this insanely delicious dip.
- Ranch Dressing Mix – This popular seasoning mix adds a savory and herby flavor to the dip. Make your own or buy a packet at the store.
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Chives
- Mayonnaise
- Cheddar Cheese
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Crumbled Bacon
Ways to Make it Your Own!
You can create your own version of this amazing dip with a few simple swaps.
- Heat – Make it spicy by adding diced jalapeños, chili powder, or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
- Sweet – Add some sweetness with a drizzle of honey or a few dashes of maple syrup.
- Meat – Swap the bacon for cooked sausage or diced ham for a different twist on this classic dip. You can even make chicken crack dip by folding in shredded rotisserie chicken or canned chicken, like in a buffalo chicken dip.
- Cheese – Swap out the cheese for your favorite. Colby jack cheese is a great option, as is pepper jack if you want to give the dip a little kick.
How to Make Crack Dip
Just a couple quick steps and – voila! – you have this crave-worthy dip.
- Combine cream cheese, ranch, mayo and sour cream. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, ranch dip mix, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mix until well combined using an electric hand mixer, wooden spoon, or fork.
- Add cheese, bacon and chives. Stir in the shredded cheeses, bacon pieces, and chives until fully combined.
- Chill. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator to chill.
What to Serve with Crack Dip
Crispy, fresh veggies like celery sticks, red peppers, and carrots are a natural complement to this creamy and savory dip. For a new twist, try serving with oven roasted carrots or air fryer brussels sprouts or mix it into mashed potatoes.
Sturdy potato chips, crackers, or pretzels are classic choices that go well with this dip — corn chips are another popular option. You can switch it up with flavored tortilla chips like lime or chili-lime, or make your own homemade tortilla chips. You can also use it or leftovers to stuff chicken breasts or even make stuffed flank steak.
Favorite Dippers
You can dip just about anything into this crack dip with real bacon bits. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Cucumber slices
- Carrot stick
- Sliced bell peppers
- Broccoli
- Sliced baguettes
- Triscuits
- Pita chips
- Wheat thins
Crack Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese (1 brick) softened
- 1 1 ounce package of ranch seasoning
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon pieces or crumbles
- 3 tablespoons chives finely chopped
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, add the softened 8 ounces cream cheese (1 brick) softened, 1 1 ounce package of ranch seasoning, 1/3 cup sour cream, and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise. Mix together with an electric hand mixer or with a fork. If the cream cheese is soft enough, a fork should work fine.
- Once the cream cheese mixture is combined and smooth, stir in the 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup cooked bacon pieces or crumbles, and 3 tablespoons chives finely chopped. Stir until combined and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy!
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
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Make Ahead & Storage
Yes, crack dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
No, it’s not recommended to freeze this dip — the texture and consistency may change.
Store the leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. Give it a good stir before serving again. Leaving it at room temperature for a few minutes will help it soften.
Other Delicious Dips
When I dip, you dip, we dip! (Am I the only one that sings that every time I see the word?) Here are a few of our favorites.
Can’t wait to try this. My mouth is watering.
Have you ever tried baking it so it’s a hot dip? If so, is it just as good as cold?
Thank you.
Yep! Just as good hot as cold!
This dip has *everything* going for it. Awesome flavors, great texture, and totally addicting.
This looks really delicious and fairly simple to make! Can’t wait to try it out! thanks for the recipe 🙂
This dip recipe is my go-to for gatherings! Everybody always goes wild for this dip!!!
I served this up at a party and it was INSANELY good. Everyone loved it.
I enjoyed this a few weeks ago at a church function – I’ve been meaning to get the recipe! It was delicious. Thanks for sharing!