Tyler Smith’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Dip

Ingredients

• HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons minced chives
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• CHICKEN DIP:
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1-1/2 cups homemade ranch dressing, divided
• 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• Toasted French bread baguette slices or tortilla chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a mason jar, add the ranch dressing ingredients. Shake well to combine.
2. In a large bowl, add chicken, cream cheese, 3/4 cup mozzarella, 3/4 cup cheddar, 3/4 cup ranch dressing and half the bacon. Toss to combine. Transfer to 12-in. cast iron skillet or oven-safe baking dish. Top with remaining 3/4 cup mozzarella and 3/4 cup cheddar.
3. Bake until cheese is bubbly, 10-15 minutes.
4. If desired, change oven to broil setting. Broil on high until cheese is golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
5. Garnish with remaining ranch and bacon and sprinkle with green onion. Serve with toasted baguette slices or tortilla chips.