Loaded Baked Potato Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 slices bacon, fully cooked
16 ounces sour cream
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/3 cup fresh chives, sliced
2 teaspoons hot sauce
Garnishes
cooked crumbled bacon
sliced fresh chives
freshly cracked pepper

Preparation

Microwave bacon according to package directions until crisp;.
drain on paper towels.
Cool 10 minutes; crumble.
Stir together bacon and next 4 ingredients.
Cover and chill 1 to 24 hours before serving.
Garnish, if desired.
Serve with crispy, warm waffle fries. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 7 days.