The 4th of July is right around the corner. That means fireworks and cookouts. Not sure what to bring to the party? Try this easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
• 2 Tbsp. ranch seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 4 oz. diced pimientos, drained
• 6 green onions, thinly sliced and divided
• Tortilla chips, crackers, or raw vegetables, to serve

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8 minutes.
• Remove the bacon from the pan to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cooled crumble the bacon into small pieces.
• 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 to the cream cheese, whisking until well combined.
• Fold in 1 ½ cups of cheddar cheese, chicken, pimientos, sliced green onions, and bacon. Keep ¼ cup of the bacon for topping the dip.
• Spoon the mixture into a 1 quart casserole dish. 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. Once done, sprinkle with the remaining sliced green onion.
• Serve immediately with tortilla chips, crackers, or raw vegetables.

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