Get ready to wow your friends and family with this super tasty Bacon Ranch Smoked Cream Cheese recipe, where we take the smoked cream cheese trend to a whole nother level for an unforgettable appetizer experience.

Bacon Ranch Smoked Cream Cheese

Yes, I’m still on my Smoked Cream Cheese kick. Since this recipe went viral the other year (I think it was a result of lockdown crazies, we smoked everything in those days, AMIRITE??) I haven’t stopped coming up with new variations on this easy, delicious appetizer. Whether it is my original Traeger Smoked Cream Cheese, or the twists like our Smoked Cream Cheese Guacamole, Smoked Jalapeño Popper Cream Cheese, Bacon Jam Smoked Cream Cheese, Smoked Buffalo Cream Cheese, or the Smoked Chili Crunch Cream Cheese, we’ve got it all.

Well, almost ALL. Shockingly, I haven’t quite gotten to any sweet variations on this dish, but thankfully the internet has my back. This Apple Pie Smoked Cream Cheese from Josh’s Cookhouse looks incredible!

What’s Really Ranch seasoning?

Really Ranch is Spiceology‘s salt-free dry ranch mix. We LOVE it, and I particularly like that we can control the sodium without sacrificing on flavor. I had been a long-time user of the other dry ranch mixes available at the grocery store, but not anymore. We LOVE this stuff.

I’ve been a huge fan of Spiceology since before they were Spiceology (they used to be known as Spiceologist), and lately I’ve been spotting them EVERYWHERE. If you’ve seen a cooking show, you’ve probably seen a whole collection of their products being used (check out Next Level Chef on Fox).

Bacon Ranch Smoked Cream Cheese shopping list

Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

cream cheese
salt
garlic powder
Really Ranch seasoning
bacon

How to make Bacon Ranch Smoked Cream Cheese

This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

Bacon Ranch Smoked Cream Cheese FAQ

Try our Traeger Grilled Chicken Sandwich!
(Spread this cream cheese on the bun!)

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