Bacon Ranch Cheddar Hot Dip

Easy and yummy...yummy and easy. That's what this dip is. Or was. We ate it pretty fast. I like having things like this around for the two of us because IT Guy is a big snacker in the evening and I like to join in the fun while we're watching TV. This doesn't make a ton but would be great a party for everyone to have a small taste. Ha! Yeah...good luck with THAT! But it's super good no matter who you serve it to....or don't serve it too. Find a good hiding place in your fridge for the leftovers!

Bacon Ranch Cheddar Hot Dip




1 12-ounce package bacon ~ diced and cooked crisp
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 0.4-ounce envelope dry Ranch dressing mix
2 8-ounce package cream cheese ~ room temperature
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.

In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cooked bacon, chicken stock and the Ranch dressing.

Add 1 1/2 cups of cheese and stir to blend.

Pour mixture into the prepared dish.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top and cook another 5 minutes.

Serve with crackers.

 
Let's make some dip!

 
Stir together the cream cheese, 
ranch dressing mix, chicken stock 
and the cooked bacon.

 
Then stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese.

 
Pour into a baking dish 
and bake for 25 minutes.

 
Add the last 1/2 cup of the 
cheese and return to the oven.

 
Serve with crackers, chips or fresh veggies!