Loaded Bacon Ranch Chili Bowls
A comforting dish featuring hearty chili layered with crispy bacon, creamy ranch dressing, and topped with cheese and green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Chili (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 slices Bacon (crispy)
- 1/2 cup Ranch Dressing (homemade recommended)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or mixed)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the bacon and let it drain on a paper towel, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add diced onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Pour your chili into the skillet with the sautéed veggies and stir well to combine.
- While the chili simmers, crumble the crispy bacon into bite-sized pieces.
- Grab your favorite bowls and start layering: chili, bacon, cheese, and ranch dressing.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Feel free to customize with additional toppings like jalapeños or tortilla chips. This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or frozen for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chili, comfort food, bacon, ranch dressing, meal prep