Description
This Million Dollar Dip is a creamy, savory appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings, combining cream cheese, mayonnaise, sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and crunchy toasted almonds for a flavorful and textured dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ⅔ cup slivered almonds toasted and chopped (90g)
- 1 (8-ounce/226g) package cream cheese softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise (210g)
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese grated (226g)
- 6 slices bacon cooked until crisp, finely chopped (40g)
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine Cream Cheese and Mayonnaise: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise with a rubber or silicone spatula and mix well to combine. It’s okay if the mixture is not entirely smooth.
- Fold in Remaining Ingredients: Gently fold in the chopped toasted almonds, grated cheddar cheese, finely chopped crisp bacon, thinly sliced green onions, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper until well incorporated.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dip for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve with Toppings and Accompaniments: Before serving, top the dip with additional sliced green onions. Serve with buttery crackers, toasted baguette slices, and/or fresh-cut vegetables for dipping.
Notes
- To toast slivered almonds, place them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant—about 3 to 5 minutes.
- For best flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese and fully cooked crispy bacon.
- The dip can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, allowing flavors to deepen.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
- Suitable substitutions for mayonnaise include Greek yogurt for a tangier, lighter option.
