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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip

    Published: Aug 24, 2022 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip is an easy bean dip recipe with a classic combination of flavors that everyone will love. Zesty ranch beans, cheese, and bacon make this the perfect party dip or appetizer!

    Make this easy bean dip recipe for your next Taco Tuesday or anytime you want something delicious to nosh on!

    Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip is made with simple ingredients but packs huge flavor. I love taking something like a classic bean dip and turning into something extra delicious and memorable.

    One of the best parts of this recipe is that you need just a handful of ingredients to make it. In less than an hour, you can easily have a flavorful bean dip that will have everyone questioning if double-dipping is really a "bad" thing or not. 😉

    Bacon, ranch, and cheese make everything better. That's a trio of amazing ingredients that take this dip over the top.

    The other great thing about this bean dip recipe is that you can eat it as a dip or put it right on top of your nachos, tacos, and burritos as well.

    If you love easy dip recipes and appetizers, you should check out these recipes for chipotle lime dip and smoked guacamole.

    Make this Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip along with Mexican Chicken Casserole with Doritos or Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas for a complete meal.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • This dip has a blend of flavors that work well together!
    • Even the kids will love this dip.
    • The recipe requires few ingredients and comes together quickly.
    • It is a multi-purpose recipe that's great as an appetizer, snacking, or mealtime.

    Ingredients in Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip

    There are few ingredients needed to make this easy dip recipe.

    • Bacon: Lends a great flavor to the milder refried beans.
    • Cream cheese: Let cream cheese come to room temperature, before using.
    • Green onion: Adds nice flavor without overpowering the dish.
    • Roma tomato: Roma tomatoes have fewer seeds and are perfect for topping off the bean dip.
    • Ranch beans: These beans have a zesty, bold, slightly spicy flavor.
    • Ranch seasoning: This is equal to (4) 2 tablespoon envelopes, so you're better off buying an 8 ounce bottle.
    • Colby jack cheese: Grate your own for best results.
    • Sour cream: I prefer the flavor of full fat sour cream for this recipe but you can use light or reduced fat.
    • Dried parsley: You can replace with fresh parsley if you like. Just remember to use 3 times as much fresh herbs when the recipe calls for dried.
    • Tortilla chips: Use whatever tortilla chips you like for dipping.

    How To Make Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip

    Here are the step-by-step photos and instructions for making this easy ranch bean dip. For the complete instructions, check the recipe card further down on the page.

    Open beans and rinse, set aside. In a mixer add beans, cream cheese, sour cream, and parsley.

    • Pouring the beans into a stand mixer.
    • Cream cheese and parsley added to the stand mixer.

    Then add half the shredded cheese, bacon, and green onion.

    Blend until smooth and add to the baking dish.

    • Crispy bacon added to the stand mixer.
    • Ingredients are mixed well inside the stand mixer.

    Top with the remaining shredded cheese and green onion.

    Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 40 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

    Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped tomatoes and green onion.

    Serve warm with tortilla chips and enjoy!

    Substitutions

    Don’t have the correct ingredients on hand or want to change something up? Here are some helpful swaps for you to change this recipe.

    • Top with salsa or Pico de Gallo, instead of diced tomatoes.
    • Swap the Colby Jack cheese out for Cheddar or a Mexican Blend.
    • Use canned refried beans or chili beans instead of Ranch-Style beans.
    • Instead of tortilla chips, use corn chips, pita, crackers, celery sticks, baby carrots or sliced cucumber as dippers.

    Variations

    A simple way to vary this dip recipe is to add some toppings. Some suggestions are below:

    • shredded lettuce
    • black olives
    • sliced jalapenos

    If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this hot Cream Cheese Mexican Corn Dip.

    Equipment

    You only need a handful of kitchen tools to make this easy dip.

    • 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish
    • Large Mixing Bowl
    • Mixer or Stand Mixer
    • Silicone Spatula or Large Spoon
    • Cheese Grater

    Storage

    • Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. The dip may accumulate some liquid during refrigeration. If so, simply drain it off before reheating.
    • Freezer: Bean dip can be frozen for up to 2 months. However, you must make sure it is completely sealed in an airtight container. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Reheat: You may reheat defrosted bean dip in the oven or microwave.

    Tips

    • Bean dip can also be used as an ingredient in burritos and quesadillas!
    • Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature before using.
    • Grate your cheese for best results. Pre-shredded cheese has preservatives to prevent clumping. In turn, it does not melt as well as freshly shredded cheese.

    Learn more about bean dip here.

    FAQ

    What is cheesy bacon ranch bean dip made of?

    This bean dip is simple to make. Bacon, cream cheese, green onion, tomato, ranch beans, ranch seasoning, sour cream, shredded cheese, and parsley.

    What are ranch beans?

    Ranch style beans are typically made from pinto beans seasoned with onion, smoky bacon and chili powder.

    Is bean dip hot or cold?

    You can serve your dip hot, cold or at room temperature. It is delicious either way you choose.

    More Easy Dip Recipes

    If you're specifically looking for more dip recipes, try Simple Spinach Artichoke Dip, Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip, Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Dip, Easy Cheesy Bacon Dip, and Simple Seafood Dip.

    Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip

    Cheesy Bacon Ranch Bean Dip is an easy bean dip with a classic combination of flavors that everyone will love. Zesty ranch beans, cheese, and bacon make this the perfect party dip or appetizer!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Servings 8
    Calories 416 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Large mixing bowl
    • 1 Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
    • 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish
    • Silicone Spatula or Large Spoon
    • Cheese grater

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
    • 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
    • 1 green onion chopped
    • 1 Roma tomato chopped
    • 2 cans (15 oz) pinto beans rinsed and drained
    • ½ cup Ranch seasoning
    • 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon parsley dried

    Instructions
     

    • Pull out and prep the ingredients.
    • Add your beans to mixer.
    • Add cream cheese, sour cream, and parsley.
    • Then add half the shredded cheese,
    • Add bacon and green onion.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Add to baking dish. Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
    • Add green onion. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
    • Remove from oven and top with chopped tomatoes and green onion. Serve with tortilla chips, vegetables or in a burrito!

    Notes

    Tips: 
    • Bean dip can also be used as an ingredient in burritos and quesadillas!
    • Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature before using.
    • Grate your cheese for best results. Pre-shredded cheese has preservatives to prevent clumping. In turn, it does not melt as well as freshly shredded cheese.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 416kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1409mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 972IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 315mgIron: 2mg
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