Loaded Baked Potato Dip is a rich, thick, and creamy appetizer packed with crispy bacon and cheddar cheese, and no potatoes needed! Perfect for game day and easy to make ahead, it’s a crowd-pleasing dip for parties, gatherings, or any occasion, especially when served with crispy potato wedges or waffle fries!
My enthusiasm for game day stops at the menu. I can’t tell you much about football (or any sport if we’re being honest), but I can quickly plan and execute a winning game day spread, including the BEST dips, like slow cooker bacon and cheese dip and crockpot pizza dip (if you enjoy the warm dips too!).
This loaded baked potato dip reminds of me of all the fixings I put on a baked potato without the actual potato. Sour cream, shredded cheese, and bacon on top of a simple potato is the perfect meal for me, so I knew I would love this dip!
It’s creamy, cheesy, savory, and comes together in minutes. It can be made ahead of time which is great for hosting, and because it’s a dip of toppings, you can really customize it to your favorites.
Enjoy the perfect deconstructed baked potato that no one can stop eating!
Loaded Potato Dip
Why you’ll love this Baked Potato Dip
- Made with just 3 ingredients
- Easy prep, easy serving
- Customizable to your liking
- Can be made the night before
Helpful Tools
- Chip & dip serving tray
- Microwave bacon maker – I had one of these growing up & didn’t hate it lol
- My favorite spoon, to stir it all up
- Cheese grater – freshly grated cheese is always the way to go, if you have time.
Ingredients for Baked Potato Dip
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to gather to make this recipe, why you need them, and possible substitutions. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card with measurements.
Jump- Sour cream – Use whichever kind you prefer, full-fat or low-fat.
- Bacon – Cooked and crumbled. I prefer to cook bacon in the oven to prevent the extra grease splatter; it’s just easier!
- Shredded cheddar cheese – I recommend grating your own cheese from a block for better taste, but it’s not a must. Go for the bag of shredded cheese if it’s convenient for you.
- For serving – Potato chips, potato wedges, waffle fries, veggies, crackers, etc.
How to make Baked Potato Dip
This section shows you how to make this recipe, with process photos showing the steps to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Jump- Step One: Combine all of the ingredients into a large bowl. Reserve some cheese and bacon for sprinkling on top before serving.
- Step Two: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the flavors to come together. If it’s stiff, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes and give it a good stir.
- Step Three: Top with extra cheese and bacon. Enjoy with a nice, sturdy chip. I suggest a ruffle over regular chips to hold all the goodness. A good waffle fry or potato wedge is great if you want actual potatoes in every bite!
- For a thicker consistency, stick with full-fat sour cream.
- Make it even sturdier with a bit of room temperature cream cheese.
- Do not overmix; it may become a bit watery.
- Drain any excess bacon grease so you don’t end up with an oily dip.
- Add a bit of spice with diced jalapeños.
- Throw in some crispy fried onions for extra texture.
- Chives or scallions can be added just before serving. You want them to stay bright and crisp!
Storage & Reheating
How to store leftovers
Keep leftover dip covered in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge.
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Loaded Baked Potato Dip
Ingredients
- 16 ounces sour cream
- 16 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese about 2 cups
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, saving a little cheese & bacon to sprinkle on top, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving so the flavors can come together. You can also add chives or scallions.16 ounces sour cream, 16 slices bacon, 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- Top with extra shredded cheese and crumbled bacon.
Notes
- Makes approximately 2 cups of dip.
- Serve with potato chips, waffle fries, potato wedges, or veggies for dipping.
- Chives and/or scallions can both be mixed into the dip or added as garnish.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
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Originally published February 5, 2012; photos updated January 29, 2017 and again March 19, 2026
oh yum! this is great dish to share at a party…and fast and easy too. thanks!! i bet that salty bacon is great!!
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Yum! Pinned it!
This looks so good…may have to go on my super bowl menu 🙂
Thanks for sharing this fabulous dip with me! It looks AMAZING! I have pinned it and I am sharing on my Facebook page!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks