Description
Make the famous Neiman Marcus Dip, also known as Million Dollar Dip. This creamy, cheesy spread with bacon and almonds is a quick, retro party favorite perfect for game days or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of black pepper
- Crackers, chips, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, garlic powder, and black pepper until fully mixed.
- Spread the mixture into a serving dish.
- In a small, dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until lightly golden and fragrant, about 3 to 5 minutes. Watch them closely to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds and chopped green onions evenly over the top of the dip.
- Cover the dish and chill the Neiman Marcus Dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve your creamy cheese dip cold with your favorite crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Toasting the almonds significantly improves their flavor and crunch.
- You can prepare this make ahead dips recipe up to 24 hours in advance; just add the topping before serving.
- For a different texture, substitute pecans for almonds in this bacon almond dip.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 45