BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip
BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip layers tangy barbecue sauce, smoky crumbled bacon, and ranch-seasoned cream cheese with fresh bell pepper and tomato for a rich, savory bite. The contrast of cool, creamy base and sharp Cheddar makes it perfect for game day or parties, especially when made ahead and chilled until set.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 37 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 6
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 3
Crumble the cooled bacon into a bowl and set aside.
- 4
Stir the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix together in a bowl until smooth.
- 5
Spread the mixture over the bottom of a pie dish.
- 6
Evenly spread the barbecue sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
- 7
Layer the bacon, bell pepper, and tomato over the barbecue sauce and top with the Cheddar cheese.
- 8
Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.
- Calories 171.2 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 6.72 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 10.25 g 4%
- Total Fat 11.71 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 6.63 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.72 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 317.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.28 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 4.57 g --
- Added Sugars 2.25 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 111.31 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 0.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 197.84 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 121.74 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 3.24 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip is a Southern Recipes appetizer recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 16, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Cream Cheese, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 171.2 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip?
- It is a Southern Recipes dip recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Barbecue Sauce, Cream Cheese, Green Bell Pepper, Ranch Dressing Mix. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 171.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip healthy?
- BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 171.2 calories and 6.72 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 317.48 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.63 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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