Description
You will create the famous Neiman Marcus Dip, also known as Million Dollar Dip. This creamy, cheesy spread packed with bacon, almonds, and green onions is the perfect appetizer for any gathering. It is simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Beat them together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, toasted almonds, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients distribute evenly.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. This allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve cold with your favorite crackers, chips, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Toast the sliced almonds lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown to bring out their flavor.
- You can prepare this dip a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and mayonnaise.
- If you prefer a sharper onion flavor, use the white and light green parts of the scallions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing/No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg