Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Baked potato dip creamy and topped with herbs and bacon surrounded by potato chips and celery sticks.

5 from 3 votes

This Loaded Baked Potato Dip is all the delicious toppings you’d pile onto a baked potato, transformed into a fun dip perfect for scooping with potato chips, veggies, or pretzels.

Prep Time15

Chilling Time (Optional)1

Total Time1 15

Course: Appetizer, Condiment, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked potato dip

Servings: servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $4.25

Equipment

Hand mixer

Ingredients

5 slices center-cut bacon or pre-cooked bacon
1 small jalapeño finely chopped, optional
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 (1-ounce) package ranch seasoning mix dry
1-1/2 cups freshly shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

In a pan over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Alternatively, use pre-cooked bacon and follow package directions to heat. Another option is to bake the bacon. Drain bacon on a paper towel lined plate and dab off any additional grease. Coarsely chop and set aside.
Remove the seeds and finely chop the jalapeño.
If cream cheese isn’t already softened, place unwrapped cream cheese block on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 15–20 seconds and then remove, flip it over, and microwave for another 10 seconds if needed.
Using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the sour cream and the dry ranch mix. Gently stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese, green onions, diced jalapeño, and pepper. You can also stir in the bacon, or leave it to sprinkle on top so it stays crisp.
If you have time, chill the dip for an hour or so before serving. It’s great right away, but even better after being chilled.
Serve dip in a bowl with your favorite potato chips. Place a table knife alongside, as the thick dip can break the chips easily, making it simpler to scoop from the bowl with the knife. Enjoy with pretzel crisps and celery sticks for extra variety.

Notes

Nutrition Note: The nutrition information is calculated for the dip only. Potato chips, celery, pretzels, or other dippers are not included in the numbers.

Storage: Refrigerate any leftovers, tightly covered, for up to 1 week. This dip shouldn’t stand at room temperature for more than 2 hours because of all the dairy in it.

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