– – 2 cups sour cream – 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese – 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled (or 2 tablespoons artificial bacon bits) – ¼ cup minced fresh chives – 2 teaspoons hot sauce – ½ teaspoon garlic powder, optional – Salt and black pepper, optional – Cooked waffle fries, for serving