High Protein Crack Dip Recipe
Published May 21, 2024
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This High Protein Crack Dip recipe is perfect for the pool, parties, and snacking. It features a blend of Greek yogurt, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions. A healthier twist on a classic favorite, it pairs perfectly with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies. This recipe is low carb and gluten-free and can also be tailored or be dairy-free.
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What Makes This Recipe Great?
Introducing our healthier High Protein Crack Dip – the ultimate crowd-pleaser for poolside parties, gatherings, or just casual snacking. It’s not only irresistibly delicious but also caters to various dietary needs, being both gluten-free and low-carb. And the best part? It’s high in protein, thanks to the Greek yogurt base. But the versatility doesn’t end there – this recipe can easily be adapted to dairy-free by using alternatives like dairy-free cheese and yogurt. Packed with flavor from ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions, it’s a healthier spin on the classic favorite. Whether paired with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies, this dip is sure to be a hit at any gathering, offering a guilt-free indulgence without compromising on taste.
If you love this high protein recipe, give my High Protein Sausage & Egg Breakfast Pizza and High Protein Banana Pudding a try!
Ingredient Notes
Full measurements are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Greek Yogurt: Can also sub dairy-free yogurt of choice or regular or dairy-free sour cream.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Feel free to sub dairy-free shredded cheese of choice.
- Ranch Seasoning: Use my homemade recipe or 1 store-bought packet will work also.
- Green Onions:
- Bacon: regular or turkey bacon
- Dippers: Veggies, crackers. chips and pretzels.
Step-By-Step Instructions
- Combine the Greek yogurt and ranch dressing mix in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Add the ingredients to a bowl. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Before serving, top with more crumbled bacon and green onions.
- Serve with your favorite dippers such as chips, pretzels, crackers, or vegetables. Last 3-4 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Crack Dip
Recipe Tips
- More Flavor: For even more flavor, switch out half the Greek Yogurt for light, regular, or dairy-free sour cream
- Make It Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some diced jalapeños for a spicier version.
- Make It Leaner: You can substitute turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use your favorite dairy-free yogurt and cheese of choice.
Serving
- Make It Ahead: You can make this dip the day before and store in the fridge. Garnish with more chopped bacon and green onions before serving.
- Serve: Use chips, pretzels, crackers, or vegetables for dipping.
Storage
- Airtight Container: Store the dip in an airtight container to prevent it from absorbing other odors in the fridge and to keep it fresh.
- Refrigeration: Always keep the dip refrigerated when not in use.
- Stir Before Serving: Stir the dip before each serving as some separation might occur.
FAQs
This recipe is both gluten-free and low carb.
You can sub blended cottage cheese or sour cream.
Yes! Use your favorite dairy-free yogurt and dairy-free cheese.
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High Protein Crack Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 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 the Greek yogurt and ranch dressing mix in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well blended. Add the ingredients to a bowl. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover the dip and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Before serving, top with more crumbled bacon and green onions.
- Serve with your favorite dippers such as chips, pretzels, crackers, or vegetables. Last 3-4 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- More Flavor: For even more flavor, switch out half the Greek Yogurt for light, regular, or dairy-free sour cream
- Make It Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some diced jalapeños for a spicier version.
- Make It Leaner: You can substitute turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use your favorite dairy-free yogurt and cheese of choice.
- Make It Ahead: This dip can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve: Use chips, pretzels, crackers, or vegetables for dipping.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
