Description
Make the famous Neiman Marcus Dip, also known as Million Dollar Dip. This creamy, cheesy spread loaded with bacon, almonds, and green onions is perfect for any gathering. It is quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, toasted almonds, and green onions.
- Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. Chilling allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve cold with crackers, pita chips, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Toasting the almonds deepens their flavor. Spread them on a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often until fragrant.
- You can prepare this dip a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Use full-fat ingredients for the richest texture and flavor.
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the mayonnaise with cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg