Loaded Baked Potato Dip (Printable)
A creamy, savory blend of cheddar, bacon, 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Cook 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.
03 - Fold in cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon (reserve some for garnish), chives, green onions (reserve some for garnish), garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
04 - Transfer 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 -
- This dip captures everything you love about a loaded baked potato but in shareable form
- It comes together in just 30 minutes and feeds a crowd effortlessly
02 -
- Let your cream cheese soften completely at room temperature or it will never blend smoothly into the sour cream
- This dip actually tastes better after sitting in the fridge for an hour, so feel free to make it ahead
03 -
- Cook your bacon in the oven at 400°F for 15 minutes for perfectly even crisping with less mess
- Use a microplane to grate extra cheddar on top right before serving for maximum flavor impact