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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Homemade Creamy Ranch Dip Recipe

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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In my mind, dips can be used for every occasion. I love that at the pool, holiday parties, potlucks, game days or just any get -together. Everyone loves them and there are always so many different ones to choose from! I’ve gathered up a few more of my favorites that you have to try!

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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

Welcome to my kitchen! I am Alyssa Rivers and the food blogger behind The Recipe Critic. The blog launched in 2012 as a place to share my passion for cooking. I love trying new things and testing them out with my family. Each recipe is tried and true, family-tested and approved.

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

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What do you serve with ranch dip? ›

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What is ranch dip made of? ›

Sour cream and mayonnaise: The base for this creamy ranch recipe is a mixture of sour cream and mayonnaise. Seasonings: This flavorful ranch dressing is seasoned with dried chives, dried parsley, dried dill weed, dried garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper.

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 ...

Is there a difference between ranch dressing and ranch dip? ›

Ranch dressing is usually based with mayonnaise, with sufficient water added that it will pour to cover the salad. Ranch dip is usually based with sour cream, or sometimes yogurt, and is not thinned so that it will stick to chips or vegetable slices.

Which ranch is the best for dipping? ›

Best Refrigerated Ranch: Marie's Creamy Ranch Dressing + Dip

According to tasters, it has the perfect texture of not being too thick or too thin, meaning it can withstand a dip from a wing but also not overwhelm delicate salad greens.

Why does ranch dip get watery? ›

Dips can turn watery if food, such as chips or vegetables like carrots and celery, is being dipped directly into the container and then refrigerated and re-opened for later use.

What is the meaning of creamy ranch dip? ›

a creamy salad dressing made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, and seasonings that typically include garlic, chives, and parsley.

What vegetables go well with ranch dip? ›

Anything such as carrots, celery stalks, radishes, cauliflower florets, cucumber, snap peas, broccoli florets, or different kinds of peppers work great - simply peel or cut them and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

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 raw vegetables go well with dip? ›

Anyway, right now I'm only eating cucumber and bell peppers — any other suggestions for raw veggies that go great with various dips? Editor: I'm especially fond of eating snap peas with hummus and others dips. You can also try grape or cherry tomatoes, celery, and radishes.

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