Loaded Baked Potato Dip is sure to be a hit at your next get-together! This easy dip recipe can be made in just minutes and is a total crowd pleaser. Even better, this is a five ingredient appetizer! You only need bacon, sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions, and ranch seasoning, then you can whip up a batch of this creamy dip any time.
Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Dips are one of the best foods for party appetizers because they’re really easy to make, can feed a lot of people, are usually full of flavor, and are fun to eat with finger foods like chips. I think this Loaded Baked Potato Dip recipe will be a total winner, but not only for a party. Imagine everything that is awesome about a loaded baked potato and toss it into a dip that you can scoop up with potato chips. This party dip is perfect for an after school snack, movie night, Super bowl game night, picnic/potluck, and more.
Speaking of potatoes, here are more loaded potato recipes you’ll enjoy: Loaded Potato Casserole | Loaded Sliced Potatoes | Loaded Potato Salad | Loaded Mashed Potato Cakes | Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients You Will Need:
Here’s what you’ll need to make the Loaded Baked Potato Ranch Dip (the exact measurements and full recipe instructions are below in the printable recipe card):
- Sour cream – full-fat sour cream is best for this recipe. For a lighter version, try light sour cream or half sour cream and half plain Greek yogurt.
- Dry Ranch dressing mix – you can use Hidden Valley or any other brand you like.
- Block sharp cheddar cheese – if you’re in a hurry, it’s fine to use pre-shredded cheese.
- Green onions
- Bacon – use any bacon you like and cook it until crisp then crumble or use real bacon bits if in a time crunch.
How to Make Loaded Baked Potato Dip
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and ranch seasoning. Stir in the cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon.
- Cover the dip and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.
Tip: reserve a little of the crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese, then sprinkle it over top of the dip for garnish.
How to Serve Loaded Potato Dip
As I’m sure you’ve noticed, the dip is inspired by the toppings that go on a loaded baked potato. So where’s the potato? That’s the fun part! You can use all sorts of potatoes for dipping in the loaded baked potato dip. Here are some ideas:
- Potato chips – a more sturdy chip like kettle cooked or wavy is best, but use any potato chips you like.
- French fries
- Waffle fries
- Baked potato pieces – cut baked potatoes into large bite size pieces and scoop out some of the potato to make potato skins for dipping. You can also melt a bit of cheese on them before serving with the loaded potato dip.
- Pretzels – we like the thin pretzel crisps as a dipper.
- Tater tots
Other Dipping Ideas
Even though this dip is made for potatoes, you can also slice and toast a baguette for dipping. We also love it with sliced fresh veggies, such as carrot sticks, celery, and cucumber slices.
Variations
- Replace the green onions with fresh chives.
- Add in a teaspoon of garlic powder, a half teaspoon or pepper / salt or a dash of hot sauce.
- Use 4 oz of cream cheese combined with half the sour cream for a “thicker” dip.
How to Store Leftover Dip
Keep the leftover dip in an airtight food storage container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to three days. This dip does not freeze well.
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Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Ingredients
- 3 cups sour cream
- 3 tablespoons ranch dressing dry seasoning mix
- 8 ounce block cheddar cheese grated
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 pound bacon cooked until crisp then crumbled
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and ranch seasoning.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, green onions, and bacon.
- Cover the dip and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.
- Serve with potato chips, fries, waffle fries, or fresh veggies.
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I can’t wait to make this.
It looks Amazing