Million Dollar Dip

Million Dollar Dip Recipe takes less than ten minutes to make, and it is a taste explosion with crisp bacon bits, slivered almonds, sharp cheddar cheese, and green onions. It is always a crowd-pleasing appetizer and one of the first ones to go.

This amazing dip can be prepared a day in advance, making it ideal for the busy host or hostess. This is one of our favorite easy dip recipes, and it is perfect for the busy holiday season. Make a quick batch for game day or movie night. If you like this creamy dip, try homemade French onion dip, pizza dip, and buffalo chicken dip.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.

• Mayonnaise: My favorite mayo for this dip is Duke’s. I think it seals the deal on this recipe.
• Sharp cheddar: Use the large grate side of a box grater for the cheddar cheese but don’t go down the whole side. The shreds will be too long, so go down half the side.
• Slivered almonds: For added flavor and crunch, toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes, tossing several times.
• Bacon: The easiest and most consistent place to cook bacon is in the oven. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the bacon in a single layer on the paper. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven for 15-18 minutes or until desired crispiness. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain.

How to Make Million Dollar Dip

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Simply add the mayonnaise, shredded cheddar, slivered almonds, green onions, crisp bacon, fresh ground black pepper, and garlic powder to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Preparation Tips and Storage

• If you like everything with an extra pop of flavor, try adding a little cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, or Cajun seasoning. Start with a very small amount and add in little increments, tasting each time.
• This dip should not sit out for more than 2 hours at room temperature, so plan accordingly. Or serve over a bowl of water with crushed ice in it, making sure that the water does not get in the dip.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• I do not recommend freezing this dip.

More Dip Recipes

Million Dollar Dip

This quick and easy Million Dollar Dip is a friend and family party favorite with crisp bacon, sharp cheddar, almond slivers, and green onions.  Serve with buttery crackers, tortilla chips, bagel chips, or carrot sticks and celery sticks for added texture.

5 from 23 votes

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 403kcal

Author: Beth Pierce

Ingredients

• 1½ cups mayonnaise
• 1¼ cups shredded sharp cheddar
• ⅔ cup slivered almonds
• 4 green onions finely sliced
• 8 slices bacon cooked crispy and finely chopped
• ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

• Add the mayonnaise, shredded cheddar, slivered almonds, green onions, bacon, fresh ground black pepper, and garlic powder to a large bowl and stir to combine.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.

Notes

• If you like everything with an extra pop of flavor, try adding a little cayenne pepper, seasoned salt, or Cajun seasoning. Start with a very small amount and add in little increments, tasting each time.
• This dip should not sit out for more than 2 hours at room temperature, so plan accordingly. Or serve over a bowl of water with crushed ice in it, making sure that the water does not get in the dip.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• I do not recommend freezing this dip.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 423mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg

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