Description
The No Name Dip is a creamy, cheesy, and savory party dip that’s perfect for gatherings and casual snacking. This easy-to-make dip combines cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar, crispy bacon, green onions, and ranch seasoning for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer that requires no cooking beyond bacon preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
Bacon
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Optional
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce or 1 jalapeño, diced
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Cook the bacon until it’s crispy, then let it cool completely. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces to ensure it mixes well into the dip and adds texture.
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the green onions thoroughly and shred the cheddar cheese if you are starting with a block to ensure even mixing and flavor distribution.
- Mix Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which forms the base of your dip.
- Add Seasoning and Cheese: Stir in the ranch seasoning packet followed by the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well to incorporate all the flavors evenly throughout the dip.
- Fold in Bacon and Onions: Gently fold in the chopped green onions and most of the crumbled bacon, saving some bacon bits for garnishing on top.
- Chill the Dip: Transfer the dip into a serving dish and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour. This chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up for the best texture.
- Garnish: Just before serving, sprinkle the remaining bacon and a small amount of cheddar cheese on top to add a decorative and flavorful finish.
- Serve: Serve the dip chilled with your favorite crackers, chips, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoying.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add 1–2 tablespoons of hot sauce or diced jalapeño to the dip mixture.
- The dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for convenience.
- Use thick-cut bacon for more texture and flavor.
- Stir the dip before serving if it has been refrigerated for a long time to restore creaminess.
- This dip is great for parties, potlucks, and casual get-togethers.
