Million Dollar Neiman Marcus Dip: The Easy, Creamy Party Favorite
You will love this classic Neiman Marcus Dip, also known as Million Dollar Dip. It is a creamy, cheesy, savory appetizer loaded with bacon and almonds, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 3 cups
- 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
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise. Mix until the base is smooth and fully combined.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Gently fold in the crumbled cooked bacon and half of the chopped green onions.
- Transfer the dip mixture to a serving bowl.
- In a small, dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sliced almonds until they are fragrant and lightly golden brown. Watch them closely to prevent burning.
- Sprinkle the toasted almonds and the remaining green onions over the top of the dip for garnish.
- Cover the dip and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Serve your Neiman Marcus Dip cold with your favorite crackers, tortilla chips, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Toasting the almonds makes a big difference in flavor and texture. Do not skip this step!
- You can prepare the base mixture a day ahead and store it covered in the refrigerator. Add the bacon, almonds, and green onions just before serving.
- This dip is a fantastic make ahead dips option for busy entertaining days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 50