Loaded Baked Potato Dip

• bacon, fully cooked↗8
• sour cream↗16 ounces
• sharp cheddar cheese, shredded↗8 ounces
• fresh chives, sliced1⁄3 cup
• hot sauce↗2 teaspoons
• Garnishes
• cooked crumbled bacon
• sliced fresh chives
• freshly cracked pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Microwave bacon according to package directions until crisp;.

2. 2

   drain on paper towels.

3. 3

   Cool 10 minutes; crumble.

4. 4

   Stir together bacon and next 4 ingredients.

5. 5

   Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours before serving.

6. 6

   Garnish, if desired.

7. 7

   Serve with crispy, warm waffle fries. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 7 days.