Bacon Ranch Layered Spread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons land o lakes ranch dressing mix
• 6 ounces land o lakes cheddar cheese, shredded
• 12 slices bacon, cooked, chopped
• 1/3 cup sliced green onion

Recipe

• 1 combine all spread ingredients in medium bowl. beat at medium speed until smooth. spread onto large serving plate to 1 inch of edge.
• 2 top with cheese, bacon and onion. cover; refrigerate to blend flavors (1 hour).
• 3 serve with crackers.
• 4 variations:
• 5 bruscetta-style layered dip: prepare spread as directed. top with 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves and 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese. cover; refrigerate to blend flavors (1 hour). serve with crackers.
• 6 greek-style layered spread: prepare spread as directed. top with 1 cup chopped fresh spinach leaves, 1/2 cup sliced ripe or kalamata olives and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese. cover; refrigerate to blend flavors (1 hour). sprinkle with 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts right before serving. serve with crackers.