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Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon chopped, divided
  • 8 oz cream cheese (1 package) softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream room temp
  • 2-3 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken chopped
  • 4 oz pimentos drained
  • 6 green onions sliced, divided
  • 1 bag tortilla chips
  • 1-2 tbsp hot sauce *optional for a kick

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • In a skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat, stirring often until crispy, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove the bacon from the pan to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In a medium bowl, use a rubber spatula to soften the cream cheese until very creamy and smooth.
  • Add the sour cream and the ranch seasoning mix, whisking until very well combined.
  • Fold in 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, chicken, pimientos, 5 sliced green onions, and all but ¼ cup of the bacon.
  • Spoon the mixture into a 1 quart casserole dish (8x8 pan)
  • Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese and reserved ¼ cup of bacon.
  • Bake on the center rack until bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining sliced green onion.
  • Serve immediately with tortilla chips.