Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip (Poolside Dip) - The Recipe Critic (2024)

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Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip is packed with so many delicious flavors that friends and family won’t be able to get enough of it. Perfect for the pool or potlucks!

I love ranch-flavored anything, which is why I think this dip is so delicious. If you love ranch too, then you should try these ranch-flavored sides like theseBacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites, this yummy Incredible Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad, or this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

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The temperatures are so hot this week we have been loving our neighborhood pool and have been there every single day! We are doing our best to try to stay cool. We love to take snacks to the pool because it seems to be an all-day affair. All of my kiddos are fish and could swim all day long.

This creamy ranch dip has all of the ingredients I love in it, plus it gave me a chance to sneak some veggies in for the kids. This dip is positively addicting, and we couldn’t get enough of it! Whether you are heading to the pool or to a potluck, plan on taking this dip with you! It is incredible! It will be the most addicting and delicious dip you ever eat!

Ingredients for Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip

All of these ingredients come together so well in this creamy dip adding such flavor and texture. It has red bell peppers, olives, corn, olives and jalapeño for some added kick. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

  • Cream cheese: Make sure that the cream cheese is at room temperature so it can can be easily mixed in with other dip ingredients.
  • Red bell pepper: Finely diced sweet peppers give the dip a great crunch in each bite!
  • Jalapeno: If you want a bit more kick, leave the seeds and membrane in when you are dicing up the jalapeño.
  • Black olives: One small can of sliced olives add a salty and slightly bitter taste.
  • Corn: Drain one can or use 15 oz of fresh corn instead to add sweetness.
  • Ranch seasoning mix:A perfect mix of herbs and spices that give this dip the classic ranch dressing flavor.

How to Make this Easy Dip

The ranch dip is creamy and amazing, filled with so much flavor. Just a few ingredients mixed together in one bowl all together. It is simple and comes together quickly.

  1. Combine all ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl add cream cheese, bell pepper, jalapeño, olives, corn, and ranch package. Mix together until incorporated.
  2. Serve: Immediately serve with your favorite chips or allow to chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
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What to Serve with Poolside Dip

This creamy ranch dip will be a huge hit with family and friends! You will need to have plenty of things ready to go to scoop it up! Although you can’t go wrong with this dip, here are some of my favorite things to serve it with.

  • Crackers:A salty cracker is the perfect platform for this creamy dip!
  • Chips: A thick tortilla chip will be best to scoop without breaking your chip. Frito’s scoops work great!
  • Fresh Veggies:This colorful dip looks great on a veggie platter with carrots, celery, and broccoli!
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How to Store Ranch Dip

This creamy ranch dip can be made ahead of time and stored for days! It’s easy to whip up the day before you need it so you don’t have to spend time making it on the day of your party.

In the Refrigerator: Once you have made your dip then, store it in an airtight container and put it in your fridge. It will last about 3-4 days.

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Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip (Poolside Dip)

4.80 from 5 votes

By: Alyssa Rivers

Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip is packed with so many delicious flavors you won’t be able to get enough of it! Perfect for the pool or potlucks!

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 red bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño finely diced (leave the seeds in for more kick)
  • 1 small can black olives chopped
  • 1 can corn 15 ounce, drained
  • 1 package ranch seasoning mix

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl add cream cheese, bell pepper, jalapeño, olives, corn, and ranch package. Mix together until incorporated.

  • Serve immediately with your favorite chips or store for up to 24 hours.

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Notes

Updated on June 6, 2023

Originally Post on July 12, 2016

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 483mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1333IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

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About Alyssa Rivers

Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.

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Loaded Creamy Ranch Dip (Poolside Dip) - The Recipe Critic (2024)

FAQs

What's the difference between ranch dressing and ranch dip mix? ›

Ranch Dressing: is typically used when topping salads. The consistency of the dressing is usually thin and runny. Ranch Dip: Ranch Dip is mainly used for dipping things like chips, celery, carrots etc. Ranch dip is a way heartier than ranch dressing which is why it's made more for dipping than dressing/topping.

What to serve with ranch dip? ›

Feel free to serve up carrots, celery, cucumber, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, or any other vegetable with some ranch dip in the middle, and you likely won't hear complaints from anyone.

Can I substitute Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix for the dressing mix? ›

Certainly. It's all about what texture you're going for. Use the dip mix if you prefer a thicker dressing, or the pourable dressing as dip if you prefer a smoother, creamier texture. In a bowl, combine 1 cup milk and 1 cup mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons of Hidden Valley® mix.

What is the difference between ranch and creamy ranch? ›

The Classic and Southern are the same, but the creamy ranch has buttermilk powder and some other ingredients like lactose, malic acid, and carrageenan (the latter to hold it together since buttermilk powder thins out in a weird way)... the flavor is much milder than the classic/southern because of the buttermilk powder ...

How do you make store bought ranch dip better? ›

If you don't have time or inclination to make your dressing from scratch, but you want that elevated restaurant-style ranch, think about zhuzhing up the bottled version with things like finely chopped shallot or scallion, a clove of minced fresh garlic, a splash of buttermilk or dollop of sour cream if you have them ...

What flavors pair well with ranch? ›

One of my favorite ranch boosts is adding something spicy. Squirt in some Sriracha or Mexican-style hot sauce, or add a spoonful of Moroccan harissa paste, wing or Buffalo sauce, or some diced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

What is ranch dip mix made of? ›

Ranch Dip Spice Mix
  1. 5 Tablespoons dry minced onions.
  2. 1 Tablespoon garlic powder.
  3. 4 teaspoons salt.
  4. 2 Tablespoons dry parsley.
  5. 1 teaspoon dill.
  6. 1 teaspoon thyme.
  7. 1 teaspoon basil.
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How do you use a Hidden Valley Ranch dip packet? ›

Just add a dry mix packet to your favorite dip ingredients. Added bonus: It's gluten free.

Why is it called ranch dip? ›

Ranch was created by a plumber, Steve Henson and his wife, Gayle. In 1954, they purchased a ranch right above Santa Barbara, California and named it Hidden Valley Ranch. They opened a steakhouse there that became popular for its salad dressing.

What is in Hidden Valley Ranch powder? ›

Our magical Ranch blend of buttermilk, garlic and onion flavors mixed with mild heat of aged chiles and red peppers that adds a Bold twist to our classic Ranch Seasoning in a convenient shaker. Measure it out or shake it right on your favorites for just the right amount of smooth ranch and spicy zing.

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