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.
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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Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces (453.59 ml) sour cream
- 12 ounce (340.2 g) package bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 8 ounces (226.8 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 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.
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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!




I am so making this for super bowl!
I’m a tater addict (I get it from my mom). This dip is glorious in its simplicity as well as how quick it can get it on the table. :). Thanks for sharing. I might make this dip for the Super Bowl!
I’m glad to see that I am not the only one that hides things in the back of the refrigerator. This dip recipe is a keeper, and I am going to share it with a Super Bowl fan in the family! One thing that I do with potatoes is make Parmesan Steak Fries by tossing cut potatoes in a zippered food storage bag along with oil, Italian seasonings, and parmesan cheese and bake them. Hubby, who never cooks, brought me this recipe and makes it himself! It is spot on. Enjoy! Lyn
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I love your site!!! This is a definite for superbowl!!
Sinful….I love it!! This looks like an awesome dip and an awesome topping for baked potatoes or a mashed potato bar!!
Super YUMMMM!!
This looks amazing! Perfect for game day!
Mmm yummy, looks like a great dip!!!
This looks delicious – easy to polish off :D
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I make something similar but mine also has mayo in it and instead of cheddar cheese you put in swiss cheese then you bake it. It is always a big hit.
Brilliant! I was expecting potatoes in it, too – but I like it this way better!
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!
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 don’t think I can wait until Sunday to try this out. Looks too good! and it’s so easy to make!!
Holy Crap! This looks so good!!! I think I need to pick up some bacon pronto!!!
Would it be wrong to eat this for breakfast??
I might have to watch the superbowl just as an excuse to make this dip!
I make this and put in a packet of dry ranch dressing packet. Makes it even more yummy!
Oh dear, I definitely couldn’t have this in the house. Which means I’m making it tomorrow, at the latest.
Get in mah belly.
What’s better than a potato chip? A potato chip dipped in more potato! And cheese! Yummm
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.
I love this! This is one dip I haven’t seen out there before.
At first I thought, “wait, where’s the potato?” And then I thought, “ohhhh…I get it.” Yum.
this looks amazing – I think I could actually get my husband to like baked potatoes if I served them with this! :)
I’m in love!
Mmm, looks like a great dip! And ruffled chips > normal chips :)
This sounds absolutely perfect for a party, I bet everyone would dig in very enthusiastically!
omg…does this ever look good and so simple too!
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!
Michelle this looks stellar and I love how VIBRANT your images are…wow, gorgeous!
I agree…. excellent website ‘template’ and images! :)
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!