All your favorite baked potato flavors packed into a dip! This Loaded Baked Potato Chip Dip is creamy, cheesy and so easy to make. Grab a bag of chips and dig in!
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Why this Recipe Works
I have a thing for dips. Creamy hot ones like this Pepperoni Pizza dip and fresh cold dips like Fruit Salsa— I love them all.
If you can scoop it up with chips, I’m in. Today’s recipe is based on the belief that everything is better in dip form!
This Loaded Baked Potato Dip is even easier to make than regular Baked Potatoes. No scrubbing or cooking potatoes required.
Making this dip is a simple as mixing, heating and serving. You can make it in the oven OR in the microwave!
Some people even love this dip served cold without melting the cheese. If that’s you, just mix the ingredients together, chill and serve.
I find Loaded Baked Potato Dip is delicious both hot and cold. Serve it warm for an appetizer tonight and chill the leftovers for tomorrow’s snacking.
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Ingredient Notes
Here’s what you need to make this Loaded Baked Potato Dip.
- Cheddar cheese. Shred it at home for best melting. Bagged shredded cheese usually contains anti-caking agents that interfere with melting.
- Bacon. Cook the bacon crispy before adding to the dip.
- Sour cream. Use full fat sour cream for best flavor.
- Cream cheese. Soften to room temperature.
- Green onions.
- Potato Chips– this is where the “baked potato” flavor brings it all together! (buy an extra bag so you can make a batch of our sweet and salty potato chip cookies)
Serving Suggestions
Serve the Loaded Baked Potato Dip Serve warm fresh from the oven or cold the next day. If you prefer to reheat your leftovers, just pop the dish in the microwave or oven.
You’ll love this dip with all your favorite dippers. It pairs especially well with . . .
- Fritos
- Tortilla Chips
- Sliced veggies
- Pita wedges
- French fries
You could even pile Loaded Baked Potato Dip onto a plain mashed potatoes for an instant meal!
Tips and Tricks
- Microwaving. Make sure to use a microwave safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap before heating to help the cheese melt.
- Oven cooking. Use a pie plate or deep glass dish for oven heating. No need to cover!
- Topping. Sprinkling extra green onions and bacon on top of the dish before serving adds even more flavor.
- Storing. Store any uneaten dip covered in the refrigerator within 2 hours of serving. Loaded Baked Potato Dip keeps well for 3 to 4 days.
Recipe FAQs
There are no potatoes in this recipe. Rather than containing potatoes, the dip is made from common loaded baked potato toppings and served with potato chips!
Yes, feel free to make this dip ahead of time. You can assemble in the morning, chill and then heat when ready to serve. Or enjoy it cold!
Yes, you can omit the bacon or use a vegetarian bacon substitute to make a meatless dip.
Other shredded cheeses can be substituted for the cheddar. Monterey and Colby cheese would both be tasty options!
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Loaded Baked Potato Chip Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature 8 oz each
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 green onions sliced, divided
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- ¾ cup cooked and crumbled bacon divided
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until blended.
- Add in 5 sliced green onions, 1 cup cheddar, and 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits.
- Spread mixture in a deep dish pie plate, or similar sized baking dish (about 1-2 qt). Make sure it is microwave friendly (if heating that route) or oven safe (if heating that route).
- Top with remaining cheese and cook.
- If microwaving, cover with plastic wrap and cook for about 5 minutes.
- If cooking in oven, cook uncovered for about 20 minutes in a 375 degree F oven.
- When done cooking, top with remaining green onions and bacon. Serve hot with potato chips.
Notes
- SERVE: Some people love this dip served cold. If that’s YOU, combine everything in a bowl (or pie plate), and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
- Do not leave out of refrigerator for more than two hours.
Nutrition
Leave the fork behind and grab a chip instead! With just 5 ingredients and a few minutes, you can make the best ever Loaded Baked Potato Dip. Perfect for game day, potlucks and midnight snacking!
This dip was absolutely delicious and was a huge hit! Served with waffle fries, and it literally tasted like eating a loaded baked potato! I cooked in the crockpot for ease, and it was perfect!
This dip is incredible! I could have a meal of just it, but it didn’t last long enough for that with my crew!
This is the most addicting dip!! Dangerously good!! I don’t know why we always need a dip with chips! This is a go-to for sure!
I made this for our family party and it was gone so fast! Everyone loved it.