Loaded Baked Potato Dip (Print Page)
Creamy, savory dip blending sour cream, bacon, cheddar, and chives served with crunchy potato chips.
# What You 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
→ 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
→ For Serving
11 - 8 oz thick-cut potato chips
# Directions:
01 - Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
02 - Combine sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in medium mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Gently fold in crumbled bacon, green onions, and chives, reserving small portion of each for garnish.
04 - Transfer to serving bowl and top with reserved bacon, green onions, and chives. Serve with potato chips or refrigerate up to 24 hours for enhanced flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Takes barely 20 minutes from start to finish and most of that is just waiting for bacon to cook
- Gets even better if you make it ahead and let those flavors hang out together overnight
02 -
- Cold dip straight from the fridge has better texture and flavor, so don't be afraid to make it the night before
- Room temperature cream cheese is absolutely essential or you'll end up with tiny unappealing chunks floating around
03 -
- Chill your serving bowl for 15 minutes before adding the dip to keep it cold longer during parties
- Cook an extra slice of bacon just to crumble on top right before serving for that fresh crispy texture