Loaded Baked Potato Dip Chips (Printable)
A creamy blend of cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and chives served with crispy potato chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Meats
04 - 6 slices bacon
→ Vegetables & Herbs
05 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
→ Spices & Pantry
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste
→ For Serving
10 - 8 oz sturdy potato chips
# Directions:
01 - Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat together sour cream and cream cheese until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Fold in cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (reserve some for garnish), chives, green onions (reserve some for garnish), garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with reserved bacon, chives, and green onions.
05 - Serve immediately with potato chips, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bring to room temperature before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything you love about a loaded baked potato but in dip form
- The combination of warm bacon and cool creamy sauce is instant comfort
- It comes together in under 30 minutes and vanishes even faster
02 -
- Cold dip straight from the fridge will break delicate chips
- Reserving some bacon and chives for garnish makes the presentation
- The dip actually tastes better after the flavors meld for an hour
03 -
- Cook an extra slice of bacon and sprinkle it over the dip right before serving for that fresh crispy crunch
- Wring out your chopped green onions in a paper towel if they seem especially watery