Loaded Baked Potato Dip

This is a hearty, football-watching, fall weather kind of appetizer that has all the flavors of a loaded baked potato, but deconstructed in an appetizer format.  I’m drooling just looking at the bacon.

I used a double oven to cook both the waffle fries and dip at the same time, but if this isn’t an option, there are a few ways around it.  First, you could bake your dip first and then cover with foil to keep warm.  Or, you could bake both at the same time at the higher temperature for the waffle fries, keeping a close eye on the dip to remove from the oven earlier than 25 minutes.  You can use a deep fryer to cook your waffle fries.  And finally, you can use something besides waffle fries, like potato chips.  Personally, I like the waffle fries….there’s more surface area for the dip!

Whatever dipping method you choose, this appetizer promises to be a unique and tasty hit!

Enjoy!

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5 from 1 vote

Gluten Free Loaded Baked Potato Dip

Bake your waffles fries a little longer to get nice and crispy to hold up while dipping. Feeding a smaller crowd? Simply cut the recipe in half.

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings: 8 -10 servings

Author: Just As Good Gluten Free

Ingredients

• 16 oz. cream cheese room temperature
• 16 oz. sour cream
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce more if desired
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
• ½ cup chopped green onions divided
• 10 slices about ¾ lb. bacon, cooked and chopped, divided
• 44 oz. waffle fries make sure they're gluten free!, cooked according to directions

Instructions

• Lightly coat a 2 qt. baking dish with cooking spray. I used a cast iron pan because I liked the look of it! Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, pepper and hot sauce until well blended. Stir in about 3 pieces of chopped bacon, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and ¼ cup chopped green onions. Scoop this mixture into your prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to cover the surface.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the side are bubbling. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Top with remaining bacon and green onions. Serve warm with waffle fries, thick cut fries, or potato chips.