Hot and Cheesy ‘Loaded Baked Potato’ Dip by Foodie’s Chef Laura Brennan - Foodies Markets

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Idaho or sweet potatoes, washed and dried
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more as needed)
• 4 to 5 slices smoked bacon
• 1 pound cream cheese, unflavored and brought to room temperature
• 1 u00bd cups (12 ounces) sour cream
• 2 heaping tablespoons dehydrated onions
• u00bd teaspoon granulated or powdered garlic
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 ounces pepper jack cheese, coarsely grated
• 4 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese, coarsely grated
• 3 scallions, washed, dried and thinly sliced (both white and green parts)
• 1 tablespoon butter, for greasing the baking dish
• 2 to 3 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
• Optional: a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce to spice it up!