This ranch dressing dip is light, creamy, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect party dip for game day, pot lucks or get togethers. Serve with crackers, veggies, or tortilla chips. It is fast and easy, relatively healthy and delicious!
My Go-To Creamy Ranch Party Dip
Hey guys! I'm obsessed with party dips, and I'm so excited to share this new recipe with you. Ranch lovers, this one's for you! It's creamy, flavorful, and always the first thing to disappear at any get-together. Let's break it down.
Why You'll Love It
- Super Simple: This dip takes maybe 10 minutes to throw together. There's no cooking involved, just mixing and serving – my kind of recipe!
- Flavor Bomb: The ranch seasoning gives it that classic tang, with a little kick from the jalapeño. Plus, you get sweetness from the corn and a savory bite from the olives.
- Crowd Pleaser: You can't go wrong with this one, trust me. Everyone loves an easy, delicious dip, and this one suits a range of tastes.
Ingredients
Alright, let's dive into the nitty-gritty of what you're gonna need to whip up this party-perfect Ranch Dressing and Cream Cheese Dip. Trust me, it's as easy as pie, or… dip in this case!
- Cream Cheese: The perfect, creamy base. Let it soften on the counter beforehand so it mixes easily.
- Ranch Seasoning: Use store-bought dry mix or make your own for a flavor boost!
- Red Bell Pepper: Adds a vibrant crunch and sweetness.
- Jalapeño: If you like it spicy, leave some seeds in. If not, ditch 'em.
- Corn & Black Olives: These ingredients add flavor pops and a satisfying texture.
- Green Onions: A sprinkle of fresh green onions on top looks and tastes awesome!
Directions (printable recipe below!)
Chop and Dice: Take your time cutting the peppers and onions into evenly-sized, small pieces. This makes it easier to scoop with crackers and veggies.
Cream It Up: Get that cream cheese smooth with a hand mixer along with the ranch seasoning. It'll make mixing in the other ingredients a breeze.
Customize: This is a great base recipe! Not into olives? Swap them out. Love spice? Add more jalapeño or a dash of cayenne. You can also mix and match fresh-cut veggies to taste!
Chill Out: While the dip is delicious right away, I find the flavors meld even better if you let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Store leftover cream cheese dip in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to two days.
Ranch Dressing & Cream Cheese Party Dip
This ranch dressing dip is light, creamy, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect party dip for game day, pot lucks or get togethers. Serve with crackers, veggies, or tortilla chips. It is fast and easy, relatively healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened (2 - 8 oz packages)
- 1 oz packet dry ranch seasoning
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
- 1 - 15 oz can corn, drained
- 1 - 4.25 oz can chopped black olives, drained
- 2 green onions, diced - for topping
Instructions
- Cut the red pepper and the jalapeno pepper, removing the stems and seeds. (If you want a spicier dip, keep the jalapeno seeds.)
- Dice the green onions, set aside.
- Mix the cream cheese and ranch seasoning in a large bowl using a hand mixer, until light and creamy.
- Add the diced red pepper, diced jalapeno, corn, and olives to the bowl, and stir to combine.
- Spoon mixture into serving bowl or dish, and top with diced green onions.
- You can serve it right away, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Serve with crackers, veggies, or chips.
Notes
Storage: store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Cream Cheese Dip Recipe Serving Suggestions
The options are endless! Here are some of my favorites:
- Classic Crackers: Ritz, Triscuits, wheat crackers—anything sturdy.
- Veggie Sticks: Celery, carrots, sliced bell peppers, you name it. This is a great recipe if you are trying to follow a vegetarian diet or going keto!
- Chips: The perfect scooping vehicle! You can put out tortilla chips, pita chips, or even potato chips!
Get Creative! Customize Your Ranch Dip
This ranch dip is a delicious base, but the fun part is making it your own. Here are a few ideas to inspire you:
- Spice It Up: Add more Jalapeno peppers, a pinch of red pepper flakes, black pepper, a dash of cayenne, or your favorite hot sauce for extra heat. This rivals the flavor at your favorite Mexican restaurants!
- Cheesy Twist: Stir in pre-shredded cheese like Cheddar Cheese, Monterey Jack, or crumbled feta for a cheesy dip.
- Herb Infusion: Mix in a spoonful of chopped fresh herbs like dill, chives, or parsley.
- Bacon Bits: Because everything's better with bacon, right? Sprinkle some crispy bacon bits on top.
- Tex-Mex Flavor: Swap the olives for black beans, add a squeeze of lime, and a sprinkle of cilantro. It is so easy to turn this into one of your favorite Mexican recipes!
- More Veggies: Try finely diced cucumbers, tomatoes, or even shredded carrots for an extra veggie boost.
The possibilities are endless! Let me know what delicious variations you come up with.
Happy dipping!
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Let me know if you try my ranch dip! I'd love to hear how you customize it and what you serve it with.
