Million Dollar Dip

Name: Million Dollar Dip with Bacon and Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp seasoning salt; Soft pretzel bites, for serving; Corn chips, for serving; Bagel chips, for serving; Assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumbers), for serving

Million Dollar Dip is a creamy, savory appetizer loaded with sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and slivered almonds. It's a crowd-pleasing make-ahead dip that works for parties, game day, or holiday gatherings.

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Total

10 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$26–$43

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped green onions, plus more for garnish
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup cooked bacon bits
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
Soft pretzel bites, for servingoptional
Corn chips, for servingoptional
Bagel chips, for servingoptional
Assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumbers), for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and softened cream cheese.
2
Using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise together until smooth.
3
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, minced garlic, chopped green onions, slivered almonds, bacon bits, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and seasoning salt to the bowl.
4
Using a spatula, fold all the ingredients together until everything is evenly combined.
5
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
6
When ready to serve, garnish the dip with extra chopped green onions.
7
Serve with soft pretzel bites, corn chips, bagel chips, and fresh vegetables.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Soften the cream cheese fully before mixing so no lumps remain in the final dip.
Toast the slivered almonds lightly before adding for enhanced nuttiness and crunch.
Use freshly cooked or high-quality bacon bits; pre-packaged versions can taste stale.
Reserve some green onions, almonds, and bacon to sprinkle on top after baking for visual appeal and fresh texture.

Substitutions

Mayonnaise → sour cream or Greek yogurt (will be tangier and slightly less creamy)
Sharp cheddar → Gruyère or Monterey Jack (changes flavor profile but stays creamy)
Slivered almonds → chopped pecans or walnuts (same crunch, different nutty flavor)
Bacon bits → diced prosciutto or crispy pancetta (stronger flavor, same smoky effect)