Super Bowl Loaded Baked Potato (Print Version)
A creamy, savory dip combining cheddar, bacon, and fresh chives for flavorful snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 1/2 cups sour cream
02 - 1 cup cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
→ Meats
04 - 6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
→ Vegetables & Herbs
05 - 1/2 cup chopped green onions
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
→ Spices & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Toppings
11 - Extra shredded cheddar cheese
12 - Additional bacon bits
13 - Chopped fresh chives
# Directions:
01 - Combine sour cream and softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Beat with hand mixer or whisk until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Fold in shredded sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and fresh chives. Mix gently until evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
03 - Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all seasonings are fully incorporated and flavor is uniform.
04 - Spoon the dip into a serving bowl. Top with additional shredded cheddar, bacon bits, and chopped chives if desired for visual appeal and extra flavor.
05 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together and develop depth.
06 - Serve chilled alongside potato chips, waffle fries, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes exactly like a loaded baked potato but requires zero actual baking
- The flavors deepen beautifully if you make it ahead, giving you one less thing to stress about
02 -
- Cold ingredients from the refrigerator will cause your cream cheese to seize up, so plan accordingly
- Sour cream can separate if it's overmixed, so fold everything in gently once your base is smooth
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients make all the difference between a silky smooth dip and a lumpy disappointment
- Taste after an hour of chilling because the bacon will have released salt into the whole mixture