This High-Protein Crack Dip is creamy, savory, and downright addictive! Adding greek yogurt to this classic crowd-pleaser gives it a serious protein boost while keeping the rich, creamy, ranch-forward flavor everyone loves. This dip can be served warm or cold, making it incredibly versatile for parties, potlucks, and easy entertaining!
Why You’ll Love This High-Protein Dip:
- Higher protein than traditional crack dip
- Quick and easy to mix together
- Serve warm or cold depending on the occasion
- Make-ahead friendly
- Perfect for game day, holidays, and parties
Tips for the Best Crack Dip:
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture
- Soften cream cheese fully to avoid lumps
- Cook bacon until crisp so it stays crunchy in the dip
- Taste before baking—ranch seasoning varies in saltiness
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings
Recipe Variations:
- Make It Spicy: Add diced jalapeños, red pepper flakes, or a pinch of cayenne
- Buffalo Style: Stir in a few tablespoons of buffalo sauce
- Loaded Dip: Add diced tomatoes or chives on top before serving
- Greek yogurt: Skyr or blended cottage cheese
- Cheddar cheese: Colby-Jack, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack
- Bacon: Turkey bacon or bacon bits
- Green onions: Chives or finely diced red onion
Homemade Ranch Dressing Seasoning:
No ranch dressing seasoning? Make your own! In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon each of dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, dried chives, and dried parsley. Add 1/4 each of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
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High-Protein Crack Dip
This High-Protein Crack Dip is creamy, savory, and downright addictive! This dip can be served warm or cold- perfect for easy entertaining!
Servings: 8
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 1/2 tbsp ranch seasoning or 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 5 strips cooked bacon about ½ cup chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
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Using a handheld mixer, combine the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and ranch seasoning in a large mixing bowl until smooth and well blended.
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Add the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, and green onions. Mix until evenly distributed.
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Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, top with extra crumbled bacon and green onions.
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Spread the dip into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.