Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Loaded baked potato dip is a fantasy made real for anyone who loves a baked potato with all the fixings but wants to skip the spud. This creamy, cheesy dip studded with crispy bacon and chives is best served with waffle fries—lined up like eager little swimmers, ready to cannonball straight into the dip. But any dipper will work, including toasted baguette slices, crackers, roasted or jojo potatoes, or thick-cut potato chips. Make this your new favorite game-day snack (or game night finger food), or set it out for a potluck or cookout and watch it disappear faster than you can say “loaded baked potato.”

Ingredients for Loaded Baked Potato Dip

• Sour cream: Sour cream holds everything together and gives this dip that classic baked potato vibe. It also lightens up the dip so you can scoop it without breaking your chip.
• Shredded cheddar cheese: Shredded cheddar brings salty, sharp richness and that gooey, melty essence we all expect from a loaded baked potato. Use a rotary grater for your favorite shredded cheese texture.
• Bacon: Center-cut bacon cooked in the oven and crumbled adds smoky crunch and serious flavor. Don’t skimp—the bacon is the star of the show here. If you make air-fryer bacon, keep the fryer out to make the fries.
• Fresh chives: It’s time for the chives you planted to shine! Whether picked from the garden or the produce department, minced fresh chives add a mild oniony kick and a pop of color to the dip.
• Louisiana-style hot sauce: A hint of heat adds depth of flavor to our dip without overpowering the other ingredients. Louisiana-style hot sauce, like Tabasco, is milder, so feel free to turn up the volume on the spice if you want.
• Hot cooked waffle-cut fries: Crispy waffle fries are the perfect dip delivery system. They’re sturdy enough to handle the heft and make the whole experience more fun.

Directions

Step 1: Mix the dip

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, fresh chives and hot sauce until well blended. Refrigerate the dip until serving.

Step 2: Serve it up

Top the dip with additional chives and bacon, and serve with waffle fries.

Loaded Baked Potato Dip Variations

• Give it a spicy kick: Stir in a diced jalapeno or a teaspoon of chipotle powder to add smoky heat to your baked potato dip recipe.
• Add a ranch twist: Use ranch dressing mix instead of hot sauce to give your dip that creamy, herby ranch flavor.
• Boost the veggies: Mix in finely chopped roasted broccoli for a green element or try caramelized onions for a crossover with French onion dip.

How to Store Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Store leftover loaded baked potato dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It stays fresh and flavorful if kept chilled and covered, so you can even make it ahead of time for stress-free entertaining.

How long does loaded baked potato dip last?

Loaded baked potato dip will last in the refrigerator for three to four days. Give it a quick stir before serving if it sits for a while.

Can you make loaded baked potato dip ahead of time?

To make this loaded baked potato dip recipe ahead of time, combine everything and chill it up to one day in advance. Garnish the dip with extra bacon and chives right before serving to keep everything looking fresh. Fry up the waffle fries on the day, and you will be set.

Loaded Baked Potato Dip Tips

What else can you serve with loaded baked potato dip?

Beyond waffle fries, you can serve loaded baked potato dip with potatoes, homemade potato chips, pretzel rods, toasted baguette slices, or fresh veggies like mushroom caps, carrot sticks and celery. Anything that can scoop without breaking is fair game.

Can you make this loaded baked potato dip hot?

To make loaded baked potato dip into a hot dip recipe, replace half the sour cream with 8 ounces of cream cheese. Combine everything in a bowl, place it in a greased 8×8-inch pan, and bake it at 375°F for 25 to 30 minutes until hot, bubbly and melty. Serve the hot dip with fries, chips or toasted bread slices.