Cheesy Ranch Dip

Description
This dip is similar to other bacon and cheese-based dips, but with a cool, creamy kick! Enjoy it with tortilla chips, celery sticks, or rice cakes, or use it as a sandwich spread. Cream cheese occasionally works for this, too.

Ingredients

 * 1 16-ounce container sour cream
 * 1 1-ounce package dry ranch-style dressing mix
 * 1 3-ounce can bacon bits (or 1 kg. cooked, sliced bacon)
 * 1 cup cheese (Cheddar, Colby-Jack, Mozzarella, Provolone, or Pepper Jack)
 * 1 pack cream cheese, optional

Directions

 * 1) In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend the sour cream and ranch-style dressing mix.
 * 2) Mix up the bacon bits and cheese, especially including the cream cheese. Chill in the refrigerator 20 minutes or longer before serving.
 * 3) Pair this homemade dip with potato, corn, or tortilla chips, or other side dishes or appetizers.