Description
This High Protein Crack Dip Recipe is a healthy and delicious appetizer made with Greek yogurt, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. It’s a low-carb, gluten-free, and protein-packed snack that’s perfect for parties or casual snacking. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized for dietary preferences like dairy-free or turkey bacon options.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt of choice)
- 2–2.5 tbsp ranch seasoning (or 1 packet ranch dressing mix)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or dairy-free of choice)
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon (or turkey bacon, 5 strips cooked bacon)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt and ranch seasoning in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well blended.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Add crumbled bacon and chopped green onions. Mix everything together until fully combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, top with extra crumbled bacon and green onions. Serve with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, replace half the Greek yogurt with sour cream (regular or dairy-free).
- Make it spicier by adding cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- For a leaner option, use turkey bacon instead of regular bacon.
- Dairy-free option: Use non-dairy yogurt and cheese of choice.
- This dip can be made the day before and stored in the fridge. Garnish with bacon and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing, Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 161
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 29mg