Description
Creamy million dollar dip combines sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, and green onions for an irresistible party appetizer. Guests will devour this crowd-pleasing blend of tangy cream cheese and savory mix-ins, making it a guaranteed hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 g) mayonnaise
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup (60 g) sliced almonds
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Render bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a deep golden, crisp texture, allowing fat to fully release and create a crunchy profile.
- Transfer crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, letting excess grease drain completely before crumbling into fine, uneven fragments.
- Delicately slice green onions, utilizing both white and green portions to maximize flavor complexity and visual appeal.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and mayonnaise, blending until a smooth, uniform consistency emerges.
- Fold crumbled bacon pieces and sliced green onions into the creamy mixture, distributing ingredients evenly throughout the dip.
- Transfer the assembled dip into a serving container, ensuring an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
- Cover and refrigerate for minimum 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before serving with crackers or crisp vegetable accompaniments.
- Prior to serving, optional garnish with additional bacon crumbles or green onion snippets can enhance visual and flavor dimensions.
Notes
- Bacon matters most, so cook it until golden brown and extra crispy for maximum crunch and flavor depth.
- Drain bacon thoroughly on paper towels to remove excess grease, ensuring the dip stays light and not overly oily.
- Green onions provide a fresh, sharp contrast to the rich bacon, so chop them finely for even distribution throughout the dip.
- Consider using turkey bacon for a leaner option or vegetarian bacon alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg