Let me just combine three of my favorite foods into a dip and serve it with the start of football season. UMMMM can I get a hell yes?? Sweet potato. Bacon. Ranch. Like do I even need to say any more? You had me at hello, you little Sweet Potato Ranch Dip with Bacon. 

YAS.

If only my team (NY Giants all the way baby!) could win as much as this dip this year. Or even just my fantasy football team? *le sigh*

But for real, let’s get to the recipe here. Because if you’re like me and totally ranch-obsessed (plus, hello, not even mentioning yet the sweet potatoes and bacon), you may or may not be already salivating at the mouth. Best part about this dip? It’s stupid easy to throw together, and an awesome crowd-pleaser for tailgating, watching the game at home, and impressing all your football fanatic friends (or people that just hang around for the food + drinks).

You have two options with this dip.

1. Make it as easy as freaking possible by using Primal Kitchen Ranch, a baked sweet potato, my ranch seasoning, and crumble the bacon bits on top.
2. No ranch on hand? Easy. Make my Homemade Paleo Ranch with Primal Kitchen Mayo. Sub that for the PKF ranch, and follow the same instructions for the recipe (don’t forget the homemade paleo ranch seasoning!). Bacon bits on top. Hot sauce if you get down with buffalo style.

*Announcer voice*Are you ready for some football…Sweet Potato Ranch Dip with Bacon? Heck. Yes.  Ready, go!

Sweet Potato Ranch Dip with Bacon (Dairy-Free)

 

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Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

Dana: Dana Monsees Nutrition

Serves: 6+ servings

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup ranch dressing (recipe linked here,or use your favorite!)
• 1 medium/large baked sweet potato, cooled
• 1-2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1-2 Tbsp Homemade Ranch Seasoning* (below)

For the Homemade Ranch

• 1 Tbsp dried minced onion
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp dried parsley
• 2 tsp dried chives
• 1 tsp dried dill
• 1 tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• ½ tsp ground black pepper

Directions

1. Peel the baked sweet potato and put it in the food processor with the ranch. Pulse until blended to a smooth consistency.
2. Sprinkle 1-2 Tbsp of the ranch seasoning on top (Start with 1 Tbsp, taste, and then add more if you like!), and then pulse a few times again until the seasoning is blended in.
3. Want a thinner dip? Add more ranch (duh) or a tiny bit of water (2 Tbsp at a time), until you reach your desired consistency.
4. Chop the bacon into little bits. Transfer the dip to a bowl and sprinkle the bacon bits + chopped herbs on top.
5. Serve with chopped raw veggies and some hot sauce, if you dare!

Notes

Notes: *This Ranch seasoning will make more than you need for this recipe. Just save it for later!

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