Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

Ingredients

• 1.5 packages cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1 envelope ranch dressing mix , 1 ounce
• 1.75 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1.5 cups sour cream
• 1 cup cooked and chopped bacon , about 12 slices
• 0.5 cups sliced scallions , from 2 large scallions
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1.75 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese , divided

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

3. 3

   Place cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a microwaveable, broiler-safe 9-inch square casserole dish. Microwave on HIGH until combined and cream cheese is very soft, stirring halfway through, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Remove from microwave; stir in chicken, sour cream, bacon, scallions, pepper, and 1 cup Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining 3/4 cup cheddar.

5. 5

   Bake in the preheated oven until edges are bubbly, 25 to 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to broil; cook until cheese is lightly golden brown in spots, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle with additional bacon and scallions.

6. 6

   Serve immediately.