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A bowl of creamy million dollar dip topped with cheddar cheese, bacon bits, and green onions, surrounded by crackers and celery sticks on a wooden tray
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Million Dollar Dip

This Million Dollar Dip is quick and easy to make with cream cheese, bacon, a little cheese, seasoning, and toppings. Just mix and chill, then serve!
Prep Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 585kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 ½ cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • ½ cup slivered almonds toasted , chopped finely
  • 6 slices cooked bacon
  • 1/3 cup minced green onion about 4-5 stalks, 1 tablespoon reserved
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and stir together until evenly mixed.
  • Scoop it into a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour. When ready to serve, garnish with reserved green onion. Serve with crackers, pretzels, and/or raw vegetables.

Notes

  • Use Freshly Shredded Cheese: Skip the pre-shredded bagged cheese, boos. It's coated with anti-caking ingredients that mess with the flavor and texture. So grab a block of sharp cheddar and shred it yourself!
  • Soften the Cream Cheese: Room temp cream cheese mixes up like a dream. If you forgot to soften it, just pop it in the microwave for 10-second bursts until it's soft but not melty.
  • Toast Your Almonds Right: To easily toast slivered almonds, spread them in a single layer on a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir often, and once they turn golden and smell nutty, they're ready. Don't walk away from the skillet tho! They can go from toasty to burnt real quick.
  • Chill for Full Flavor: Don't skip the chill time! Letting the dip sit in the fridge for at least an hour lets all those flavors marry together.

Nutrition

Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 725mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 908IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 1mg