Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Loaded baked potato dip is a creamy, cheesy, bacon-packed party dip that can be served with baked waffles fries or hearty kettle potato chips for dunking. It also works as an easy family dinner upgrade for topping baked potatoes.
Ingredients
For the Dip:
- 2 cups light sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 strips peppered bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/3 cup minced fresh chives
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce like Texas Pete
For Serving:
- 1 (22 oz) frozen waffle cut fries
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt homemade or store bought
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
Prep the Dip:
- Scoop the sour cream into a medium sized mixing bowl.
- Reserve 1 - 2 tablespoons of the crumbled bacon and chopped chives. Add the shredded cheddar, remaining crumbled bacon, hot sauce, and remaining chopped chives to the sour cream. Stir until evenly coated.
- Scrape the dip into a pretty serving dish. Sprinkle the top with the reserved bacon and chives. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Prep the Waffle Fries:
- Spread the waffle fries on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle the seasoned salt over the top and bake according to the package directions.
- Sprinkle the black pepper over the top before serving the fries with the baked potato dip.
Recipe Notes
How to Serve with Plain Potato Chips:
This baked potato dip is best used as a condiment on a baked potato or alongside baked french fries. If you'd like to serve it as a party appetizer with plain potato chips, the dip will need a little more seasoning. Simply stir in:- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
