Description
Cheesy, creamy, and smoky with crispy turkey bacon ; cowboy crack dip is the appetizer everyone crowds around. Quick, easy, and always gone fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
- 1 small shallot, diced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked crispy
Instructions
1. Beat softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
2. Stir in shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, diced shallot, and crispy turkey bacon.
3. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors blend.
4. Top with extra turkey bacon, cheddar, and fresh chives before serving.
5. Serve cold with chips and veggies or bake at 400°F for 15 minutes for a hot, bubbly version.
Notes
- Double the recipe for a large crowd.
- For extra spice, mix in diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Add corn or green onions for more flavor and texture.
- Use smoked cheddar for a bold, smoky twist.
- Dip pairs with chips, pretzels, fries, or veggie sticks.
- Keeps 2-3 days refrigerated; freezes up to 3 months (best reheated in oven).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (if baked)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 ounces
- Calories: 273
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 386mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cowboy crack dip, cheesy party dip, ranch dip, crowd appetizer, game day dip