So easy to make, this savory ranch Pretzel Dip is the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer! Serve it on game day, at parties, or enjoy alongside your favorite cocktails for the perfect snack.
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For the perfect afternoon snack or game day appetizer, make this super easy and indulgent pretzel cheese dip! Great to pair with all of your favorite dippers, this makes the perfect sharable centerpiece.
Why This Recipe Works
Featuring simple and classic ingredients, this ranch dip is beyond easy to prepare! With only a few steps, it comes together in minutes and pairs perfectly with crunchy pretzels.
You'll love the creamy texture and savory flavors of this delicious appetizer. It includes crispy bacon for a nice addition of smokiness, but it can also be made vegetarian.
And if you want to take things a step further, pair this dip with some Cream Cheese Pepper Jelly Dip or Chili Cheese Dog Dip for a fantastic appetizer spread!
Ingredients Needed
- Bacon: Adding crispy bits of cooked bacon to this dip gives it a punch of extra savory flavor.
- Cream Cheese: Feel free to use reduced fat cream cheese for a slightly lighter result.
- Sour Cream: Gives the dip a mouthwatering tangy flavor.
- Mayonnaise
- Ranch Dressing Mix: This is an easy way to instantly pack lots of tasty flavor into your dip with very little effort.
- Shredded Cheese: I like to use colby jack cheese for this dip.
- Green Onions: Fresh green onions provide a pop of color and a little bit of grassy flavor.
- Pretzels
How to Make this Pretzel Dip
- Step 1: Chop the bacon and cook until crispy. Separate from any excess oil.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients for your ranch dip and mix well.
Recipe Tips
- Let the cream cheese come up to room temperature to make it easier to mix everything together.
- Instead of sour cream, you can use Greek yogurt.
- This pretzel dip can also be served with your favorite crackers, potato chips, or fresh veggies like celery, carrots, broccoli, or bell peppers. Soft pretzel bites are another fantastic option.
- Colby jack cheese is my preference for this dip, but you can use other kinds of cheese like pepper jack cheese, cheddar cheese, or mozzarella.
- You'll want to use real mayonnaise, not something like miracle whip or another kind of mayonnaise spread.
- Keep leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. I like to let it come up to room temperature before serving again, but it can be served cold as well.
- Give this dip a kick of heat and bold flavor with seasonings like cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
Recipe FAQ's
This dip is great for crunchy bite sized pretzels, but it also works as a dip for things like chips, crackers, and vegetables. You could even use this as a super savory spread for sandwiches and wraps!
Aside from this pretzel dip, some great options are mustard, peanut butter, or a gooey cheese dip. Pretzels also tend to pair well with your favorite beer or cocktail!
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Pretzel Dip
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 ounce packet ranch dressing or 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup shredded cheese I used colby jack
- 2 green onions chopped
- Pretzels, crackers, chips or veggies
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and add the chopped bacon, cook until crispy and remove to a paper towel to drain.
- In a medium bowl add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch, cheese and bacon and stir unto combined.
- Chill for at least 1 hour and garnish with green onions.
- Serve with pretzels, crackers, veggies or chips!
Notes
- Use real mayonnaise, not miracle whip.
- I used colby jack cheese but cheddar or pepperjack would also work.
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