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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Million Dollar Dip

    Posted: Jan 20, 2021 · Updated: May 24, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Million Dollar Dip - Cheese, bacon, onions and almonds come together in minutes to make a crowd-pleasing appetizer that tastes like a million bucks!

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    You guys, the Green Bay Packers are one step closer to the Super Bowl! We've been glued to the television the past few weekends and this next weekend will be no different. . .SO, with that being said, we need some amazing food to nosh on while we watch the big game.

    Today, I'm sharing the recipe for Million Dollar Dip. I promise that you can throw this dip together in just a matter of minutes. It's a sour cream/mayo-based dip filled with shredded cheese, bacon pieces, green onions and slivered almonds.

    It's a classic from the 1950's and remains a crowd-pleaser, even today. Let's get mixing!

    HOW TO MAKE MILLION DOLLAR DIP

    To make this easy dip, you'll need only six ingredients:

    • Sour cream
    • Mayonnaise
    • Green onions
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Bacon
    • Slivered almonds
    Cheese, almonds, bacon and green onions in a glass bowl

    Add the cheese, bacon, green onions and slivered onions, sour cream and mayo to a mixing bowl and combine all of the ingredients.

    Mixing sour cream with shredded cheese, bacon and green onions

    Chill the dip for at least two hours in the fridge before serving.

    bowl of dip with bacon, cheese and green onions

    IS THIS ALSO KNOWN AS NIEMAN MARCUS DIP?

    There's no fooling you, is there? You are absolutely, correct. This recipe was made famous by New York native, Helen Corbitt, who served as Director of Food Services at Neiman Marcus’ flagship Zodiac Restaurant in Dallas, Texas. 

    She created it for the restaurant in the 1950’s, and it was later published in her cookbook, as “Almond-Bacon-Cheese Spread” where it gained its popularity over the years. 

    bowl of Neiman Marcus dip

    DO I NEED TO USE "FRESH" BACON IN THIS DIP?

    If you're short on time, there's nothing wrong with using pre-cooked bacon pieces. I do it all the time, especially in the summer when I have no desire to be in the kitchen. Bacon isn't "the star" ingredient in this dish so it's okay to go the pre-cooked route.

    bowl of million dollar dip

    CAN MILLION DOLLAR DIP BE PREPARED AHEAD OF TIME?

    YES! And in fact, I recommend it! Million Dollar Dip actually tastes even better after the flavors have had a chance to "meld" for a few hours.

    bowl of million dollar dip

    HOW SHOULD MILLION DOLLAR DIP BE STORED?

    Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Before serving, just give the dip a good stir to refresh all of the ingredients and then serve.

    5-minute million dollar dip in white bowl

    CAN I FREEZE MILLION DOLLAR DIP?

    No, just don't. It's because of the mayo. Mayo just doesn't freeze well. Freezing breaks down the emulsion and causes separation and other textural changes that I don't think you would be happy with. Make this dip and eat it within two days. 

    dipping Ritz cracker in million dollar dip

    HOW SHOULD I SERVE MILLION DOLLAR DIP?

    To keep the dip chilled and at a "safe" temperature, try placing the bowl of dip in a larger bowl filled with crushed ice. For parties, it works really well and removes the anxiety around whether or not it's been out at room temperature too long.

    close up of dipping a cracker into Neiman Marcus dip

    WHAT SHOULD I SERVE MILLION DOLLAR DIP WITH?

    Oh gosh, well, the options are pretty much endless. Here are a few ideas:

    • Pretzels
    • Tortilla chips
    • Ritz crackers
    • Fritos
    • Saltine crackers
    • Club crackers
    • Wheat thins
    • Toasted bread
    • Veggies like cucumbers, carrots, squash, zucchini, or celery sticks
    cracker topped with Neiman Marcus dip

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    dipping Ritz cracker in million dollar dip

    Million Dollar Dip

    Cheese, bacon, onions and almonds come together in minutes to make a crowd-pleasing appetizer that tastes like a million bucks!
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 0 minutes mins
    Total Time: 2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 278kcal
    Author: Sara
    adjust servings: 12

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup sour cream
    • ¾ cup mayonnaise
    • 5 green onions (chopped)
    • 8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
    • ½ cup bacon (fried and chopped)
    • ½ cup almonds (slivered)

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a small mixing bowl.
    • Mix well and chill for 2 hours.
    • Serve with crackers.

    Notes

    • You can use pre-cooked bacon pieces to cut down on time. 
    • This is a great recipe to make ahead of time as it gets better with time! 
    • Store your leftover dip in an airtight container for up to two days. 
    • Serve with crackers, pretzels or tortilla chips. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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