Ingredients:

8 oz brick-style plain cream cheese, softened
2 cups sour cream 
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt 
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided
2 scallions, thinly sliced 
1 bag (7.75 ounces) Ruffles^® Original Potato Chips 
 

How to make it:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 
2. In medium bowl, using handheld electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sour cream, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well blended. Stir in 1 3/4 cups Cheddar and 1/2 cup bacon. 
3. To greased 8 x 4” baking dish, add cream cheese mixture and smooth top. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar and remaining bacon. 
4. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly golden on top and dip is bubbling. 
5. Sprinkle with scallions and serve warm with Ruffles^® Original Potato Chips for dipping.

Tips: 

For variation, substitute plain cream cheese with herbed cream cheese. Add 1 tbsp rendered bacon fat to dip for an extra smoky bacon flavor.