Copycat Top the Tater
Published 6/12/2023
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You haven’t had a dip quite like this copycat Top the Tater dip. It’s rich, creamy, and full of lots of cheese — what more could you ask for? Grab a bag of your favorite potato chips and get ready to go to town on this Minnesota classic!
The Ultimate Crowd-Pleasing Appetizer
Ever been to a party and found yourself hovering over the appetizer table, munching on all the yummy goodies until you’ve hit the jackpot and found the most addictive snack that you physically can’t keep your hands off of? Well, that is exactly what this dip will do to you and your potential guests. It’s PHENOMENAL.
This delicious top the tater dip recipe is close to our hearts, as it originated in our home state of Minnesota. So, of course, we just had to take a stab at making our own yummy version. And let me tell you, it’s the bomb.com. Cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, chives, and green onions come together to bring your chip game to a whole new level.
why you’ll love it!
- Ridiculously easy to make.
- An easy dip recipe that you can whip up for any gathering.
- Super versatile. You can swap ingredients and use it to enhance all kinds of foods.
- An instant crowd-pleaser! It’s just SO YUMMY.
Made with Simple Ingredients
- Cream cheese: a creamy, cheesy base that binds all of the other ingredients together.
- Sour cream: a tangy topping to add flavor and texture to this dip.
- Garlic powder: adds a kick of flavor to the savory dip.
- Chives: give this dip a wonderful onion flavor that you just can’t beat!
- Green onions: adds a hint of crunch and flavor — the perfect finishing touch.
How to soften cream cheese
Looking for a quick method to soften cream cheese? Check out our post – How to Soften Cream Cheese – 4 Ways! Here you’ll learn 4 unique (and quick!) methods to soften cream cheese to the perfect amount for baking and cooking.
How to Make Top the Tater Dip (3 Easy Steps!)
GATHER INGREDIENTS
Get the green onions cut and prepped. Then place all of the ingredients into a bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until combined.
CHILL
Next, place your bowl of dip in the refrigerator, allowing it to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
SERVE + ENJOY
Serve with your favorite chips or fresh veggies. Enjoy your tasty dip!
Recipe Variations
Sub w/ Greek yogurt: Feel free to use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream! It’ll taste just as good.
Make it spicy: Want to spice things up? Add some diced jalapeno or your favorite hot sauce for a kick of flavor.
Add bacon: Bacon really takes this dip to the next level. Just cook up some bacon, crumble it, and add it in. Yum!
Add caramelized onions: If you want an extra layer of flavor, try adding some caramelized onions. They’ll add a nice sweet taste to the dip.
Make it cheesier: If you love cheese, go ahead and add some shredded sharp cheddar cheese! It’ll give it a delicious cheesy flavor that everyone will love.
What to Serve it With
This recipe is called “Top the Tater” for a reason: it tastes excellent with potato chips! However, there are so many other great dishes you can enhance with this delicious dip. Here are a few great options:
Baked Potatoes: Place a dollop of this Top the Tater dip on your favorite baked potato dish. We love it on our Cheesy Potato Skins and Cheesy Hasselback Potatoes!
Tater Tot Hot Dish: Go full-on Minnesota-style and use this addicting dip in our tasty Tater Tot Hot Dish!
Taco Dip: Add it as a rich, cheesy layer to our delicious Taco Dip!
Grilled Cheese: Create the most mouth-watering grilled cheese and add this dip to our Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese or Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese recipe!
Spinach & Artichoke Dip: Sub out the plain cream cheese and use this Top the Tater dip on your Spinach and Artichoke Dip instead for even more flavor!
FAQs
Yes! Top the Tater originated in Minnesota and is an iconic chip dip to this day.
Our copycat Top the Tater recipe contains sour cream, cream cheese, chives, garlic powder, and green onion.
Storage
Store any leftover Top the Tater dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Copycat Top the Tater
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup dried chives
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients into a bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with chips or fresh veggies.
Tips & Notes
- Greek yogurt can be used in place of the sour cream.
- If skipping dried chives, allow the dip to rest for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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