Barbeque Ranch Dip

Posted by Lori:
I saw this recipe online during Christmas break but never had time to make it. Several weeks ago our basketball teams were having a tournament in town and the players were providing snacks at a "Hospitality Room" for visiting coaches and administrators. I decided to try this dip.  Our own coach told me how much he liked it. I look forward to trying it myself.

7 slices bacon (I used Hormel already cooked bacon)
2 - 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 - 1 ounce envelope ranch dressing mix
1/2 cup barbeque sauce (Head Country is our favorite - Made in Oklahoma!)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Unless using already cooked, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Crumble the cooled bacon into a bowl and set aside.

Stir together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Spread the mixture on the bottom of a pie dish. Evenly spread the barbecue sauce on top of the cream cheese mixture. Layer the bacon, bell pepper, and tomato on top of the barbecue sauce and top with the Cheddar cheese. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.