This favorite recipe for Loaded Baked Potato Dip is ALWAYS a hit, and perfect for special events like the big game or holidays!
It features all of your favorite baked potato toppings - packed into an easy and delicious dip.
Have you ever wanted all of the best parts of a loaded baked potato, but in dip form? Well, do I have good news for you!
This easy dip recipe is packed with all of the flavors of a loaded baked potato (like bacon, cheese, sour cream, and green onion) - only you won't even have to turn the oven on.
Loaded Baked Potato Dip is the perfect appetizer for football season, or for bringing to potlucks and holidays.
It's a cheesy dip that requires no oven time, no melting, and frankly - no work! I like to use freshly cooked bacon, but you could swap that for store-bought bacon bits as an easy shortcut.
The one thing I know for sure is that you're going to be obsessed with this baked potato dip recipe! Trust me.
You Will Need:
- Sour cream: I recommend one with a good quality and thick consistency like Daisy or Good Culture.
- Ranch seasoning: Also known as ranch dressing mix, this can be found in the salad dressing aisle or you can use homemade ranch seasoning.
- Cheese: Sharp cheddar cheese is the best! I recommend shredding fresh from the block, but pre-shredded cheese is absolutely fine.
- Bacon: For the best results, cook and crumble your bacon yourself (rather than using bacon bits). I find about 8 slices is the perfect amount.
- Green onions: For both flavor and garnish.
Check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients and the quantities needed.
How to Make Baked Potato Dip
Step one: Add the sour cream, ranch dressing mix, shredded cheese, green onions, and crumbled bacon to a medium-sized bowl.
Tip: Leave out 1 tablespoon each of bacon, green onion, and cheese for garnish.
Step two: Mix the ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
Cover the dish tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Step three: Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl and top with additional cooked bacon, green onion, and cheddar cheese.
Serve and enjoy!
What to Serve with Baked Potato Dip
- Wavy potato chips
- Pretzels
- Corn chips
- Waffle fries
- French fries
- Potato wedges
- Potato skins
- Pita chips
- Veggie sticks (like celery, carrot, and bell pepper)
On the Side
Serve this loaded baked potato chip dip with any of your favorite appetizers or finger foods. It makes for a delicious looking spread for game day, potlucks, or holidays.
- Buffalo chicken dip
- Salsa dip
- Hot wings
- Nachos
- Jalapeno poppers
- Chex mix
- Rotel dip
Storing Leftovers
Transfer any leftover loaded baked potato dip to an airtight container and place in the refrigerator. It will keep well for at least 3 days.
Note: Depending on the brand of cream cheese used, your dip may harden once in the refrigerator. The best way around this is to allow the dip to rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before serving it.
Shortcut Option
If you're in a time crunch, use bacon bits in place of the cooked and crumbled bacon. You'll need about ½-1 cup - adjust according to your taste buds and measure with your heart!
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Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Ingredients
- 2 cups sour cream thick, like Daisy brand
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (divided)
- 2 tablespoons green onion divided
Instructions
- Combine. Mix sour cream, ranch seasoning, and all but a tablespoon of cheddar, bacon, and chopped green onion together until well combined.
- Chill. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for the best results.
- Top. Garnish with the remaining cheddar, bacon, and green onion.
- Serve with potato chips, corn chips, pretzels, waffles fries, etc.
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Notes
- ⅔ cup buttermilk powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (up to 1 tablespoon, for thickening)
- ¼ cup dried parsley flakes
- 1 ½ tbsp. Dried dill
- 1 ½ tbsp. Garlic powder
- 1 ½ tbsp. Onion powder
- 1 ½ tbsp. Dried onion flakes
- 2 tsp. Ground black pepper
- 2 tsp. Dried chives
- 1 tablespoon salt or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder optional
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