Make the famous Neiman Marcus Dip, also known as Million Dollar Dip. This creamy, cheesy cold appetizer combines bacon, almonds, and green onions for a simple, crowd-pleasing party snack.
Author:Claire
Prep Time:15 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:2 hours 15 min
Yield:About 3 cups1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:No Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
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
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of black pepper
Serving suggestions: Crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder until fully mixed.
Fold in the crumbled bacon and chopped green onions. Mix gently to distribute evenly.
Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. This allows the flavors to blend.
Before serving, transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl.
Sprinkle the toasted sliced almonds evenly over the top of the dip.
Serve your Neiman Marcus Dip cold with your preferred dippers.
Notes
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned. Watch them closely as they burn fast.
You can prepare this creamy cheese dip up to 24 hours ahead of time. Keep it covered in the refrigerator. Add the almonds just before serving.
For a slightly different texture, you can use Monterey Jack cheese instead of cheddar, or a combination of both.
This recipe makes a great make ahead dip for holidays or game day.