This Million Dollar Dip, also known as Neiman Marcus Dip, is a rich, creamy, and flavour-packed party dip that truly tastes like a million dollars. Made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, crispy bacon, toasted slivered almonds, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions, this easy no-bake appetizer is loaded with irresistible savoury flavour and crunchy texture.
Whether you’re hosting a game day party, football watch party, holiday gathering, potluck, or summer BBQ, this classic cream cheese bacon dip is guaranteed to disappear fast. Best of all, it comes together in just 10 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients.
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Why You’ll Love This Million Dollar Dip
- Ready in just 10 minutes with minimal prep.
- Rich, creamy, cheesy, and packed with savoury bacon flavour.
- Toasted almonds add the perfect crunchy texture.
- Easy to make ahead for parties and entertaining.
- Perfect served with crackers, crostini, toasted baguette slices, pretzels, or fresh vegetables.
- A crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s always the first to disappear.
Ingredients
- Cream Cheese – Use full-fat cream cheese for the richest flavour and creamiest texture. Let it soften at room temperature before mixing so it blends smoothly with the mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise – Use regular, full-fat mayonnaise rather than light mayonnaise for the best flavour and creamy consistency.
- Slivered Almonds – Lightly toasted slivered almonds add a delicious crunch, making this dip unique. If you don’t have slivered almonds, chopped whole almonds or almond flakes work well too.
- Bacon – Cook streaky bacon until crispy, then crumble it into bite-sized pieces. Thick-cut bacon also works beautifully. For convenience, you can substitute real store-bought bacon bits.
- Cheddar Cheese – Freshly shredded sharp or mild cheddar cheese melts perfectly into the creamy mixture and adds bold cheesy flavour.
- Green Onions – Fresh sliced green onions provide colour, freshness, and a mild onion flavour that balances the richness.
- Seasonings – These simple seasonings enhance the savoury flavours while the cayenne adds a gentle hint of heat.
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Ground black pepper
Recipe Variations
- Replace part or all of the mayonnaise with sour cream for a lighter, tangier flavour.
- Mix in chopped prosciutto along with the bacon for extra savoury richness.
- Add diced jalapeños, red pepper flakes, chilli powder, or your favourite hot sauce for extra spice.
- Try Monterey Jack, Colby Jack, or Pepper Jack cheese for a delicious twist.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Toast the Almonds
Step 1: Heat a dry skillet over low heat and toast the slivered almonds.
Step 2: Stir frequently until lightly golden and fragrant. Avoid over-browning them.
Step 3 & 4: Transfer to a cutting board, allow them to cool slightly, then roughly chop.
Cook the Bacon
Step 5 & 6: In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy on both sides.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into small pieces.
Jo’s Tip: Save time by using real store-bought bacon bits.
Step 7: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
Step 8: Use a silicone spatula or whisk until no lumps remain.
Step 9: Add the toasted almonds, crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
Step 10: Mix until all of the ingredients are evenly combined.
Chill
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavours to meld together and gives the dip its best texture.
Serve
Serve chilled with crackers, crostini, toasted baguette slices, pretzels, pita chips, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks such as celery, carrots, cucumbers, and bell peppers.
Best Tips
- Don’t add salt until you’ve tasted the finished dip. The bacon and cheddar usually provide plenty of seasoning.
- Softened cream cheese is essential for a smooth, lump-free dip.
- Toasting the almonds enhances their flavour and adds extra crunch.
- Freshly shred the cheddar cheese for the best texture and flavour.
- Make the dip several hours ahead or even the day before serving for even better flavour.
Storage
Store leftover Million Dollar Dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing is not recommended, as the cream cheese and mayonnaise may separate once thawed.
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📋10-Minute Million Dollar Dip (Neiman Marcus Dip)
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup slivered almonds toasted and chopped
- 5 thin bacon strips cooked until crispy and crumbled
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese sharp or mild
- 4 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over low heat until lightly golden and fragrant. Cool slightly, then roughly chop.
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels, cool, and crumble.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in the toasted almonds, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and black pepper until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve chilled with crackers, crostini, toasted baguette slices, pretzels, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables.
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Notes
- Don’t add salt until you’ve tasted the finished dip. The bacon and cheddar usually provide plenty of seasoning.
- Softened cream cheese is essential for a smooth, lump-free dip.
- Toasting the almonds enhances their flavour and adds extra crunch.
- Freshly shred the cheddar cheese for the best texture and flavour.
- Make the dip several hours ahead or even the day before serving for even better flavour.
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Created by Jyothi Rajesh
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I’m Jyothi Rajesh (Jo for short) and I’m the founder of the food blog, Curry Trail where I share my culinary Adventures. I live in Bangalore, India. I’m a mom of two beautiful kids. My passion is creating and sharing delicious and easy recipes for the home cook. I have been blogging since 2014 and many of my recipes have appeared in both online and print publications over the years. Learn more about Jyothi Rajesh.
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