Tyler Smith’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
Yield 8 servings
Whether you’re attending game day gatherings to root for your team or you're just there for the food, this chicken bacon ranch dip is a winner! —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Ingredients

  • HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons minced chives
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • CHICKEN DIP:
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups homemade ranch dressing, divided
  • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • Toasted French bread baguette slices or tortilla chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a mason jar, add the ranch dressing ingredients. Shake well to combine.
  2. In a large bowl, add chicken, cream cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella, 3/4 cup cheddar, 3/4 cup ranch dressing and half the bacon. Toss to combine. Transfer to 12-in. cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish. Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella and 3/4 cup cheddar.
  3. Bake until cheese is bubbly, 10-15 minutes.
  4. If desired, change oven to broil setting. Broil on high until cheese is golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
  5. Garnish with remaining ranch and bacon and sprinkle with green onion. Serve with toasted baguette slices or tortilla chips.
Whether you’re attending game day gatherings to root for your team or you're just there for the food, this chicken bacon ranch dip is a winner! —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia
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