Million Dollar Dip
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Million Dollar Dip
Description
Million Dollar Dip is a creamy dip stirred from mayonnaise and shredded cheddar cheese, enhanced with chopped green onions, pre-cooked bacon bits, slivered almonds, and a touch of garlic powder. After mixing all ingredients thoroughly, it chills in the refrigerator to let the flavors combine and the texture set.
The dip offers a rich and savory profile with crunchy contrasts from the almonds and bacon. The garlic powder adds a gentle pungency that complements the cheddar and mayo base. It's served cold and pairs well with a variety of crackers like Ritz or Wheat Thins, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks such as carrots and celery.
This dip can be prepared ahead and kept refrigerated for several days. Because it's mayonnaise-based, it should not be kept at room temperature for longer than two hours. Variations include mixing with sour cream or Greek yogurt to adjust the creaminess and flavor. Additional seasonings like cayenne pepper or ranch mix can add a spicy or herby dimension.
For serving, garnishing with extra chopped green onions adds freshness and color. The dip works well as an appetizer or party snack, versatile for pairing with various crunchy dippers.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 green onions chopped small
- ½ cup bacon bits pre-cooked
- ½ cup almonds slivered
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a bowl combine all ingredients. Mix together until completely combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with extra chopped green onions if desired. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Notes
- Prepare up to a day ahead and store in an airtight container refrigerated until serving.
- Refrigerate promptly and do not leave dip at room temperature over two hours due to mayonnaise content.
- Leftover dip keeps for several days when refrigerated.
- For a lighter variation, substitute half or all mayonnaise with sour cream or Greek yogurt, noting flavor differences.
- Serve with crackers such as Ritz, saltines, or Wheat Thins, as well as vegetable sticks like carrots and celery.
- Try adding cayenne pepper or Ranch seasoning for spice or flavor variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 415mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 73mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 152IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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