Loaded Baked Potato Dip (Printable)
Creamy dip with cheddar, bacon, and fresh herbs paired perfectly with crispy potato chips.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 cup sour cream
02 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Meats
04 - 6 slices bacon
→ Vegetables & Fresh Ingredients
05 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped plus extra for garnish
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
→ For Serving
11 - 8 oz thick-cut potato chips
# Directions:
01 - Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Fold in crumbled bacon, green onions, and chives, reserving a small amount of each for garnish.
04 - Transfer dip to a serving bowl and garnish with reserved bacon, green onions, and chives.
05 - Serve immediately with potato chips, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours to allow flavors to meld.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes exactly like a loaded baked potato but requires zero fork etiquette
- The dip actually gets better after a few hours in the fridge
- People will literally hover around the bowl until it is gone
02 -
- Cold cream cheese will create lumps that no amount of mixing can fix, so plan ahead and let it soften
- The dip thickens in the fridge, so if you make it ahead, stir it before serving and maybe add a splash of sour cream
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend together into silky smooth perfection
- Shred your own cheese because the pre shredded stuff has additives that prevent melting