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Loaded Baked Potato Dip
This loaded baked potato dip combines all of the fantastic flavors of a classic loaded baked potato – sour cream, bacon, cheese and scallions. Scoop away with potato chips!
For the longest time, the only way I ever made a baked potato was in the microwave. Sometimes you just can’t argue with quick and easy, right? Well, once I started baking them in the oven, there was no turning back for me – baked potato perfection! I typically keep it fairly simple when I have baked potatoes and usually top them with butter, salt and a lot of pepper. However, there really is nothing better than a loaded baked potato when you’re feeling the urge to splurge. A steaming hot baked potato topped with mounds of sour cream, bacon, cheese, and chives. This is heaven for most of us carbaholics (and cheese and bacon fanatics) – so much goodness!
Now imagine everything that is awesome about a loaded baked potato and throw it into a dip that you can scoop up with potato chips. A favorite meal/side dish instantly became one of my favorite appetizers – behold the loaded baked potato dip!
While it takes a little bit of patience to wait for a baked potato in the oven, this dip definitely satisfies my quick and easy soft spot for microwave baked potatoes. This loaded baked potato dip contains only four ingredients, and it can easily be made in less than 15 minutes. It’s one of the most outstanding dips I’ve ever chowed down on… supremely addictive.
MY OTHER RECIPES I’ve made this countless times over the last handful of years and each and every time it’s met with oooh’s and ahhh’s. When people ask what’s in it, no one can believe how simple it is to make. Keep this recipe on hand for an easy party dip – it’s great for everything from the Super Bowl to a casual get together and summer picnics!
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This loaded baked potato dip combines all of the fantastic flavors of a classic loaded baked potato - sour cream, bacon, cheese and scallions. Scoop away with potato chips!
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld together. Garnish with extra shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions. Serve with your favorite potato chips or pretzel crisps.
Dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving if it has been refrigerated for longer than an hour.
Nutritional values are based on one serving
Calories: 401kcal
Fat: 37g
Saturated fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 87mg
Sodium: 503mg
Potassium: 200mg
Carbohydrates: 2g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 13g
Vitamin A: 13.7%
Vitamin C: 1.3%
Calcium: 27.1%
Iron: 2.8%
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This recipe was originally published on January 31, 2012.
Love this dip? Here are a few of my other favorites:
Jalapeno Popper Dip: Spicy, creamy, cheesy and a crunchy topping!
Spinach Dip: So easy and delicious – you wouldn’t even know it’s on the healthy side!
Slow Cooker Spicy Beef Queso Dip: Best. Queso. EVER!
Sounds delicious! But just checking… is there supposed to be potato in the dip as well? Or is it just supposed to mimic the contents of a loaded baked potato?
I think the chips are the potato component…
That’s what I was thinking but I just wanted to be sure ;) I kept looking at the pics thinking ‘are they lumpy because of the potatoes or because of the bacon, cheese, etc.’ Thanks though – I think you confirmed my suspicions. And I may need to make this for the weekend.
Hi Christine, No potato in the dip – the potato chip is the potato component of the dip :)
(I wonder if I could use the words “potato” and “dip” any more times in one sentence? ;-))
That’s funny : )
I”m thinking the same thing…potato?
Hi Karen – You use the potato as the dipping vessel – potato chips!
lol dipping vessel… how scientific… I was just going to ‘scoop and cram’!! :))
LOL
I love this idea!
Michelle this looks stellar and I love how VIBRANT your images are…wow, gorgeous!
I agree…. excellent website ‘template’ and images! :)
I always start my baked potatoes in the microwave, then transfer them to the oven to finish. That way, I have the benefits of an oven-baked potato without all the time. It can cut the total cooking time by a half or more.
What an awesome idea, I had not thought of this!!!!
Try baking them on salt — you’ll never go back! It makes the potato really fluffy and delicious!
omg…does this ever look good and so simple too!
This sounds absolutely perfect for a party, I bet everyone would dig in very enthusiastically!
Mmm, looks like a great dip! And ruffled chips > normal chips :)
I’m in love!
this looks amazing – I think I could actually get my husband to like baked potatoes if I served them with this! :)
At first I thought, “wait, where’s the potato?” And then I thought, “ohhhh…I get it.” Yum.
I love this! This is one dip I haven’t seen out there before.
OMG – I was just planning my Super Bowl menu out last night and thought I had it all set; nope, this one is getting added! I’ll bet it gets even better the longer it sits and melds together.
What’s better than a potato chip? A potato chip dipped in more potato! And cheese! Yummm
Get in mah belly.
Oh dear, I definitely couldn’t have this in the house. Which means I’m making it tomorrow, at the latest.
I make this and put in a packet of dry ranch dressing packet. Makes it even more yummy!
Would it be wrong to eat this for breakfast??
I might have to watch the superbowl just as an excuse to make this dip!
Holy Crap! This looks so good!!! I think I need to pick up some bacon pronto!!!
I don’t think I can wait until Sunday to try this out. Looks too good! and it’s so easy to make!!
I am strange and don’t like baked potatoes. But this would be a huge hit at any party, and I know my husband would love this dip!
I completely agree about the gazillion times better in the oven and I would even take it a step further. I think they are EVEN BETTER if you bake, then cool and then re-heat! The texture is a lot more moist! Try it!