Baked Potato Dip For Lazy Evenings In Front Of The TV
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A loaded baked potato dip combines the classic flavours of sour cream, chives and bacon, along with delicious Greek yoghurt and a touch of mayonnaise. Perfect to scoop with paper thin potato chips or toasted pita, the dip is a great way to keep groups of people engaged as they’re having a great time. This dip is for the ultimate food fanatic who loves all things fattening, bacon-y and creamy. For most people that love a good baked potato and understand the joy of sticking your fork through one topped off with plenty of cheese, sour cream and bacon bits, knows that this dip is one to write home about.

Easy to make, with ingredients you’d probably have in your pantry or avail easily, this dip is great to make for parties or gatherings, or even better, eaten in solitude with a bag of chips by your side. Interestingly enough, you’d notice a prominent absence of the actual potato in the dip itself, hence making it taste like a baked potato would with all the fixings, only without having to wait for an actual whole potato to bake in the oven. Find the recipe to make a portion that serves two, below.

Recipe:

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 + ¼ cup Greek yoghurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup gherkins, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup crispy bacon bits
  • ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

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  • Heat some olive oil in a pan and add the diced onions and garlic and cook until the onion turns soft. Add a pinch of sugar and continue to caramelise the onions until they turn a light brownish colour.
  • Allow the onions to cool lightly on a plate. Meanwhile, combine the Greek yoghurt, mayonnaise, gherkins, bacon and cheese in a large bowl and stir everything together.
  • Season with salt and pepper and add in the caramelised onions and mix until combined. Allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to set. Serve lightly chilled or at room temperature along with potato chips, pita bread or crackers.