It’s my 2nd recipe for SRC this week. What? There’s two? Yes. It’s a long story. Short version, Jane contacted me and asked if I could take on another blog, I said yes and the rest as they say, is history.
See, it didn’t take me even a second to think about taking this blog.
This is my friend Wendy’s blog. She blogs at The Weekend Gourmet. We are part of another close knit group together and I have many a time wandered through her blog, and made notes about what I wanted to make.
When given the chance to make something from her blog for Secret Recipe Club, I needed only to go into my folder and see what I’d kept from her – which was quite a bit. I actually didn’t go very far back to choose a recipe though.
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip
A couple of weeks ago Wendy posted this Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip and I knew as soon as I saw it, I wanted to try it. This weekend provided just the chance. We have company staying with us, and I am a firm believer of keeping my company well fed, which means lots of snacks and options throughout the day.
This was a fantastic before our late lunch and after lunch into dinner dip. In fact, something we sort of figured out on accident. It makes a great Sandwich Spread too. Just saying. But as a dip, Wendy has come up with a great recipe!
Thank you so much Wendy for such a fabulous, fun and very easy recipe! We all loved it so much!
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces light sour cream
- 1 7- ounce container of fat-free Greek yogurt
- ½ cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2-3 slices of crumbled bacon
- 2 sliced green onions
- half a finely diced shallot
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 1 package of ranch dip mix
Instructions
- Dump every single thing in a bowl and combine well. Yep, that’s essentially it.
- Wendy suggested refrigerating for a half hour. We let it sit in the fridge for the initial half hour. But later that day it went back in covered until we were ready for a little more.
- The flavor just got better as the day went on. So if you can handle not eating it for an hour or two… I definitely recommend it.
- That’s it! Serve with some crusty bread, veggies, crackers and pretzel sticks.
melissa@IWasBornToCook
Looks great – perfect for football season!
Nicole Humphrey Cook
The perfect tailgating dip or football party dip! The guys love it!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef
wow, this sounds fabulous. definitely trying this!
Nicole Humphrey Cook
You won’t be sorry. She’s totally onto something here.
Wendy (The Weekend Gourmet)
Mwah! What a wonderful welcome to SRC’s Group A, Nicole! So glad you loved this dip…we really enjoyed it a lot for something that’s so easy to whip up. I love the idea of using it for a sandwich spread too…hmmm.
Nicole Humphrey Cook
Wendy, I was so excited when she asked me to take your blog. You have loads of things I’m wanting to try!
Micha @ Cookin' Mimi
Oh yum Nicole. I’m going to have to try this- how can you go wrong with bacon and ranch? Hope you have an awesome.
Nicole Humphrey Cook
Bacon & Ranch, two foods I’d totally marry. haha My favorites.
Lisa~~
Delicious! My husband would eat this up and would love it as a spread on a sandwich. Guess what I’ll be making very soon.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my SRC entry: Fried Green Tomatoes.
Lisa~~
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susie
I love dip ideas that contain stuff I always have on hand. This looks like a keeper!
Nicole Humphrey Cook
Definitely a keeper!
Amy | Amy's Cooking Adventures
Now this looks amazing! Cheddar & Bacon are always a winning combination!
Nicole Humphrey Cook
Agreed, the perfect combo. Bacon addict here.
Margaret
Really? That easy!! Okay, I’m convinced.
Nicole Humphrey Cook
Totally that easy, crazy isn’t it?
Trisha
This sounds like the ideal dip for our monthly extended family game night.
Nicole Humphrey Cook
It really is fabulous!
Lesa @Edesia's Notebook
Yum, I love easy recipes like this, and this one sounds so tasty. I bet your guests love staying at your house!
Nicole Humphrey Cook
My favorite part was that you just threw it all together. So easy!
Cathy
I am sorry to say that we can’t get packets of ranch dip mix here in the UK. Wish I could find a way to have it mailed over. Can sometimes find the bottle of dressing.
Nicole Humphrey Cook
Hi Cathy, I am sorry to hear that you cannot get packets of ranch dip over in the UK. I didn’t realize it was so “American-ized”. With that said, I think this dip would work with a regular bottle of ranch dressing but with maybe only the sour cream or only the yogurt with it. Not both. I will need to try it to see what works and doesn’t.
Erin
Now This I can get behind.
Delicious!
Erin – ekcantcook.blogspot.com
Nicole Humphrey Cook
Erin, it is so good!