Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip

Bacon, spinach dip, and Ranch -- Is there anything not to love in those words? And all three combine beautifully to create this delicious Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip. Add in that this tasty dip is ridiculously easy to make, and you've got yourself a game day and party winner, for sure.

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You know what makes already-amazing spinach dip even better? Adding in bacon and Ranch, that's what! Oh yes, bacon, spinach dip, and Ranch combine beautifully to create this super tasty Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip.

Spinach dip, bacon, and Ranch each on their own just seem to be adored by all (or at least by most!). And when you join them together in one tasty dip, you've got a game day and party snacking favorite on your hands, for sure.

Great flavor isn't Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip's only perk. -- It's also ridiculously easy to make.

But its great flavor isn't Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip's only perk. -- It's also ridiculously easy to make. If you can chop, measure, and stir, then you've got what it takes to whip up a bowlful. Because truly, all  there is to making this dip is to chop one item, measure a few others, and stir.

Once assembled, pop the dip in the refrigerator for two hours to allow the flavors to meld, and then you're ready to dig into its deliciousness. Serve it up with sturdy chips or veggie sticks for dipping, and enjoy this super tasty game day and party winner.

What's to Love About This Recipe?

• Packed with flavor - The flavors of bacon, spinach dip, and Ranch combine beautifully to create this super tasty dip that's simply packed with flavor. 
• Ridiculously easy to make - Chop one item, measure a few others, and stir. -- That's truly all it takes to make this ridiculously easy dip.
• Game day & party favorite - Spinach dip, bacon, and Ranch just seem to be adored by all (or at least most!). And when you put them together in one tasty dip, you've got a game day and party snacking favorite, for sure.

Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip Ingredients:

To whip up a bowl of Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip, you'll need:

• Sour cream & mayonnaise - A mix of both sour cream and mayonnaise create the creamy base of the dip. Using both together makes a richer, creamier dip than relying on one of them alone.

• Ranch dressing mix - A 1-ounce packet of dry Ranch dressing mix seasons the dip. Look for packets of Ranch dressing mix alongside bottled salad dressings in the grocery store.

• Imitation bacon bits - Yes, imitation bacon bits! Believe it or not, bottled imitation bacon bits create a better-textured dip and bring more bacon flavor than real bacon in this dip.

• Frozen chopped spinach - Two 10-ounce packages of frozen spinach bring the signature spinach element to the dip, and make making this dip ridiculously easy. Be sure to thaw and thoroughly drain the spinach before combining it with the recipe's other ingredients.

• Green onions - A bit of chopped green onion nicely enhances the dip's flavor.

How to Make Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip:

When we say this dip is ridiculously easy to make, we truly mean ridiculously easy!

To whip up a bowlful, start by thawing and thoroughly draining two 10-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach. When draining the spinach, you want to really make sure to get its water out so the excess moisture doesn't water down the dip. I warm the spinach in the microwave, drain it in a colander, and then squeeze small clumps of the thawed spinach in my hands to remove as much water as I can. I've also heard of others wrapping the warmed drained spinach in several layers of paper towels and pressing down on it or squeezing it to soak out the water.

To mix the dip, stir together some sour cream, mayonnaise, and dry Ranch dressing mix until they're well combined. Then stir in a bunch of bacon bits and some chopped green onion. Finally, finish the dip off by stirring in the drained chopped spinach.

And that's all there is to it. See, ridiculously easy, right?

Pop the dip in the refrigerator to chill for about 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld, and then you're good to go with enjoying the deliciousness. Serve Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip up with sturdy chips or veggie sticks for dipping, and then dig in to enjoy this super tasty game day and party winner.

Recipe FAQs:

• Can I use fresh spinach instead of frozen to make Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip? - Yes, you can use fresh spinach to make spinach dip, but it has to be cooked first. About 1 pound of fresh spinach will cook down to equal a 10-ounce package of frozen spinach. To cook the spinach, heat about 2 tablespoons water in a large pot, add the fresh spinach, and cook for about 3-4 minutes. Then drain the cooked spinach in a colander to remove excess water and moisture. Let the spinach cool, and proceed with the spinach dip recipe.

• Can I use crumbled bacon I cook myself instead of imitation bacon bits to make Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip? Or, can I used packaged real bacon pieces? - Well yes, you can use crumbled bacon you cook yourself or packaged real bacon pieces instead of imitation bacon bits to make this Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip. However, we have found that bottled imitation bacon bits create a better-textured dip and bring more bacon flavor than real bacon in this dip.

• What's the easiest way to drain frozen spinach? - When using frozen spinach in a dip, you want to really make sure to get its water out so the excess moisture doesn't water down the dip. I find easiest way to drain frozen spinach is to warm the spinach in the microwave, drain it in a colander, and then squeeze small clumps of the thawed spinach in my hands to remove as much water as possible. I've also heard of others wrapping the warmed drained spinach in several layers of paper towels and pressing down on or squeezing it to soak out the water.

Check out these other super tasty chilled dip recipes:

• Bacon-Cheddar Ranch Dip
• Jalapeno-Ranch Dip
• Spinach Vidalia Onion Dip
• BLT Dip
• Easy 3-Ingredient BBQ Chip Dip
• Bacon Horseradish Dip
• Shrimp Cocktail Dip
• 2-Ingredient Fruit Dip
• Fluffy Hawaiian Fruit Dip
• More dip recipes

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Yield: about 4 cups

Author: Tracey | The Kitchen is My Playground

Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip

Bacon, spinach dip, and Ranch -- Is there anything not to love in those words? And all three combine beautifully to create this delicious Bacon-Ranch Spinach Dip. Add in that this tasty dip is ridiculously easy to make, and you've got yourself a game day and party winner, for sure.

Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min

Ingredients

• 2 c. sour cream
• 1 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 1 (1 oz.) package Ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 c. imitation bacon bits
• 3 T. chopped green onions (about 2 green onions)
• 2 (10 oz.) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed & well-drained

Instructions

1. In a bowl, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and dry Ranch dressing mix until well combined.
2. Stir in bacon bits and green onion, then stir in drained chopped spinach.
3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

TRACEY'S NOTES:

1. For preparation ease and flavor, we recommend using imitation bacon bits in this recipe. -- They actually impart more bacon flavor than real bacon. That being said, crumbled crispy bacon or packaged real bacon pieces can be substituted, if you'd like.

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