Super Bowl Loaded Baked Potato (Print Version)

Creamy, savory dip with bacon, cheddar, and chives ideal for snacking and gatherings.

# 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 (green and white parts)
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

# How to Cook:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and cream cheese. Beat until smooth and creamy using a hand mixer or sturdy whisk.
02 - Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and chives until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
03 - Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all seasonings are fully incorporated.
04 - Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra cheddar cheese, additional bacon bits, and chopped chives if desired.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Best made ahead for optimal taste development.
06 - Serve chilled with potato chips, waffle fries, or vegetable sticks for dipping.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything you adore about a loaded baked potato, but you can eat it with your hands and nobody judges you for double dipping
  • Comes together in 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day babysitting it
  • That moment when the first person tries it and immediately demands the recipe
02 -
  • I once forgot to soften the cream cheese and ended up with tiny lumps throughout—still tasted fine, but the texture was all wrong
  • Letting it sit for that full hour in the fridge isn't optional, it's what transforms it from good to I can't stop eating this
  • Over-mixing after adding the cheese can make it grainy, so fold gently once you add the solids
03 -
  • Grate your own cheese from a block—it melts better and tastes fresher than the pre-shredded stuff
  • Cook extra bacon because you'll snack on half of it while crumbling

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