Super Bowl Loaded Baked Potato (Print Version)
Creamy, savory dip rich with bacon, cheddar, and fresh herbs for easy entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy Base
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 sharp cheddar cheese
12 - Additional bacon bits
13 - Chopped fresh chives
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream and softened cream cheese. Beat with a hand mixer or sturdy whisk until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
02 - Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and fresh chives. Mix until evenly distributed throughout the creamy base.
03 - Add garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all seasonings are fully incorporated and flavors are well blended.
04 - Transfer the dip to a clean serving bowl. If desired, garnish the top with additional shredded cheddar cheese, extra bacon bits, and chopped chives for visual appeal.
05 - Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and develop fully. The dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
06 - Serve chilled with sturdy potato chips, waffle fries, pretzels, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping. The dip holds its texture best at refrigerated temperature.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The texture hits that perfect spot between light and indulgent, thanks to the sour cream and cream cheese combo.
- It comes together in about fifteen minutes but tastes like something you fussed over all afternoon.
02 -
- I once tried making this with yogurt instead of sour cream and the texture was just wrong, save the substitutions for another recipe.
- The hour in the refrigerator is not optional, I have tasted it fresh versus rested and the difference is remarkable.
03 -
- Room temperature cream cheese blends so much faster, saving you arm power and frustration.
- The smoked paprika is the one ingredient you should not skimp on, it is the backbone of the whole flavor profile.