Million Dollar Dip is a savory dip packed with bacon, cheese, and almonds. It’s a huge crowd-pleaser for all occasions! Also known as Neiman Marcus Dip, it is a classic appetizer that is easy to make ahead of time.
If you’re having a party, going to a party, or just interested in having a little party in your mouth, then you should definitely be mixing up a bowl of this delicious Million Dollar Dip!
It has the perfect mix of creamy, savory, smooth, crunchy, salty, and nutty flavors, all in one bowl.
A creamy and dippable blend of sour cream and mayonnaise is seasoned with garlic and onion powder. Stir in some crispy bacon bits, slivered almonds, shredded cheddar, and sliced green onions, and your easy appetizer is ready to go!
While it will only take 5 or so minutes to mix your million-dollar dip together, plan for about an hour of chilling time for this recipe. It’s best served cold with plenty of Ritz crackers.
If you have extra crackers, I highly suggest using them to make my Ritz Cracker Pork Chops recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You will love this dip recipe for so many reasons, but the very best part about this dip recipe is how quickly it comes together.
Quick dips like this one that only takes a few minutes to stir together in a bowl are my favorite, especially when I’m hosting a get-together and have a lot of other recipes to make too.
Other easy dip ideas that you’ll want to check out: Pimento Cheese, Easy Veggie Dip, and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. These cold dips are simple, delicious, and perfect for parties!
Million Dollar Dip Ingredients
Here is everything you need to make this quick dip recipe:
- Sour Cream and Mayonnaise: To make this dip soft and easy to dip into, we’re avoiding cream cheese. You won’t need to worry about your crackers breaking when you dip them, because sour cream and mayo give us the perfect smooth and creamy dip texture.
- Cheddar Cheese: Sharp cheddar will give you the most flavor. I like using yellow cheddar for color, but you can certainly replace it with white cheddar if you prefer.
- Bacon Bits: This recipe is often made with pre-cooked, pre-packaged bacon bits, but I highly suggest that you cook up a few slices of bacon and chop them up yourself. 6-8 slices of bacon should be enough to give you a half cup of bits.
- Green Onions: Slice the green parts of the onions thinly.
- Seasonings: Black Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Salt. Since cheddar and bacon are salty already, you may not need to add salt. Add it at the end, only if you think it needs it.
Once you have the ingredients prepped, this recipe is as easy as just stirring everything together in a bowl!
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
How To Make Million Dollar Dip
- Mix the Creamy Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the Mix-ins: Stir in the precooked bacon bits, slivered almonds, and sliced green onions.
- Season: Now add the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Use a spatula to mix well to ensure that all of the ingredients are evenly distributed. Taste the dip and add a pinch of salt if needed.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with a lid or with plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip!
Taste the dip before you add any salt! Bacon and cheddar are already salty, and so are the crackers or chips that you’ll be dipping with, so you may not need any.
Recipe Tips
- Try toasting the almonds. It’s not entirely necessary, but for some extra flavor, toast the nuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes. Let them cool before adding them to the dip.
- Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheddar cheese has starches added to keep it from clumping together. This can take away from the flavor and texture of the cheese. Plus, it’s less expensive to buy cheese in a block and grate it yourself!
- Add some spice! A pinch of cayenne pepper will add a delicious kick of flavor.
- Make it pretty. Set aside some bacon, cheese, and green onions so that you can sprinkle them on top of your million dollar dip before serving it.
Storing Tips
- Wrap the dip tightly with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. It will stay in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you’d like to make this dip ahead of time, I suggest serving it within 24 hours of mixing it.
- Be sure to serve million dollar dip cold, and avoid leaving it at room temperature for lengths of time.
- Because this dip is made with mayonnaise, it will not freeze well.
What To Serve With Million Dollar Dip
You have to have good dippers! I love this with salty, buttery Ritz crackers, but you can also try tortilla chips, pita chips, or bagel chips.
For a lighter option, serve million dollar dip with fresh veggies like carrot sticks, sliced bell peppers, cucumbers, or celery sticks.
Recipe FAQs
Why is it called million dollar dip?
This recipe was said to have been created by Helen Corbitt and served at the Zodiac Room (a restaurant inside of a Dallas Texas Neiman Marcus store) in the 1950’s. It was first called simply “Neiman Marcus Dip”, but the name has changed. Maybe because the Zodiac Room was such an upscale place to eat, or maybe because the rich ingredients in this recipe make it taste like a million bucks!
A fun fact: Helen Corbitt is the same woman who is credited for creating Texas Caviar dip too!
How long is million dollar dip good for?
You can store this dip in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days, depending on the initial freshness of your ingredients. Be sure not to leave it out at room temperature for much time if you plan to store it for later.
How long can party dips sit out?
For food safety reasons, the USDA states that you should never leave dips with dairy ingredients or mayo at room temperature for any longer than two hours. Million dollar dip is best served cold!
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Million Dollar Dip
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 g) mayonnaise
- 1 cup (250 g) sour cream
- 1 cup (112 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup precooked bacon bits
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Salt optional, to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the precooked bacon bits and slivered almonds, and mix in the sliced green onions.
- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Use a spatula to mix well, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Taste the mixture and add a pinch of salt if needed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with Ritz crackers, other crackers, or veggie sticks.
Notes:
- Try toasting the almonds. It’s not entirely necessary, but for some extra flavor, toast the nuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes. Let them cool before adding them to the dip.
- Shred your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheddar cheese has starches added to keep it from clumping together. This can take away from the flavor and texture of the cheese. Plus, it’s less expensive to buy cheese in a block and grate it yourself!
- Add some spice! A pinch of cayenne pepper will add a delicious kick of flavor.
- Make it pretty. Set aside some bacon, cheese, and green onions so that you can sprinkle them on top of your million dollar dip before serving it.
- Storage: Wrap the dip tightly with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container. It will stay in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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