My loaded baked potato dip is filled with all of the delicious flavors you would find in a classic loaded baked potato. A creamy dip with a cream cheese base, crumbled bacon, cheese, and chives, this is perfect to serve with potato chips, crackers, fries, and more.

There is something about a creamy dip that is hard to beat, especially during football watching season. Having a delicious fast and easy dip recipe in your back pocket is always a good idea, and this loaded baked potato dip is definitely one to keep for a party, appetizer, or game day.

I’ve made a lot of dips over the years and I have found it’s usually the simple dips that are the biggest hits. This recipe takes all those classic loaded baked potato toppings and turns them into an irresistible dip.

This is a super easy dip to put together, it can be made ahead of time, and it’s one that people will be asking for the recipe before they leave.

If you want more popular dips be sure to try this million dollar crack dip, veggie pizza dip, and baked bacon dip.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Perfect dip for potato chips and French fries. A creamy dip that pairs great with salty chips, crackers, fries, veggies, and more.
• Fast to make. This dip recipe can be assembled in about 10 minutes.
• Great for a get together. This is one of those dips that everyone enjoys. If you are serving more than 6 people, I would recommend doubling the recipe.

Ingredients

Make this loaded baked potato dip with some simple ingredients.

• Cream cheese: Softened cream cheese is the base of this dip.
• Sour cream: A little sour cream is used to to make this extra creamy and add familiar loaded baked potato flavor.
• Garlic powder: Adds subtle garlic flavor to the dip.
• Salt and pepper: Simple seasonings to balance the flavors.
• Bacon: Crispy, crumbled bacon is a stable on a loaded potato. It adds delicious savory, smoky flavor.
• Shredded cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese is the classic choice. Feel free to use your favorite shredded cheese.
• Chives: Fresh chives gives this dip the perfect amount of onion flavor.

How To Make Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Step one: Place the softened cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.

Step two: Mix with an electric mixer until creamy.

Step three: Stir in the crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and chives.

Step four: You can serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Step five: When serving, I like to add extra crumbled bacon, cheese, and chives to the top of the dip.

Heather’s Recipe Tips

• Cook the bacon until crisp. Make sure to drain and pat off any excess grease and then crumble.
• Soften the cream cheese to room temperature to make sure the dip is super creamy.
• Top the dip with extra crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and chives.

Variations

There are several ways to adjust this loaded potato dip to make it your own. Here are a few suggestions:

• Cheese: Use different shredded cheese like a cheddar blend, Colby Jack, pepperjack, or mozzarella cheese.
• Seasoning: Substitute the seasonings with a tablespoon of ranch seasoning.
• French onion: Give the dip onion flavor but mixing in a tablespoon of dry French onion soup mix.
• Green onions: Substitute the chives with diced green onions.

Serving Suggestions

This loaded baked potato dip with cream cheese can be served with a variety of things.

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to eat, I like to remove the dip from the refrigerator about 15 minutes before serving to let it soften up.

I don’t recommend freezing this dip because the texture changes once it thaws.

Frequently Asked Questions

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