Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup real mayonnaise
  • 1 oz dry ranch seasoning packet
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup bacon bits, thick-cut and extra crispy
  • 0.25 cup green onions, thinly sliced
  • 0.5 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup rotisserie chicken breast, shredded (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Place the 8 oz of softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Beat the cream cheese on medium speed for 2 minutes until light and airy. Note: This prevents lumps later.
  3. Add 1 cup of sour cream and 0.5 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl.
  4. Mix on low speed until the three fats are fully combined and the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
  5. Sprinkle in the 1 oz ranch seasoning packet, 0.5 tsp black pepper, and 0.25 tsp garlic powder.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients in with a spatula until no streaks remain.
  7. Add the 1 cup of freshly grated sharp cheddar and the 0.25 cup of sliced green onions.
  8. If using, fold in the 1 cup of shredded rotisserie chicken now.
  9. Gently fold in 0.4 cup of the bacon bits, reserving the rest for the top.
  10. Transfer to a serving bowl and top with the remaining bacon until the surface is covered in crunch.