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Million Dollar Dip

Million Dollar Dip with cheddar, bacon, green onions, and slivered almonds in a plain white oval serving bowl with round Ritz crackers.
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Million dollar dip brings together creamy mayo, cheddar, bacon, green onions, and crunchy almonds. Mix it in 10 minutes, then chill for an easy make-ahead appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 5 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup real bacon bits
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  1. Trim the root ends from the scallions. Slice the white and green portions thinly.
  2. Shred the cheddar if using a block of cheese.
  3. Place the mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl. Fold in the cheddar, scallions, bacon bits, and almonds until evenly distributed.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Stir before serving, then transfer to a serving bowl and arrange crackers alongside.

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Notes

Chill Time: At least 2 hours. Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes, including chilling. Cook Time: None for the base recipe.

Substitutions: Replace the bacon bits with cooked, cooled, finely chopped bacon. Use sharp or mild cheddar, depending on your preference. Sliced almonds or chopped pecans can replace the slivered almonds; omit the nuts if needed.

Optional toasted almonds: Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until lightly golden. Cool completely before adding. Optional toasting adds cooking time beyond the no-cook base recipe.

Serving suggestions: Serve with sturdy crackers, pretzel crisps, toasted baguette slices, celery sticks, or bell pepper strips. This dip also works as a spread for turkey or roast beef sandwiches.

Make ahead: Prepare up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate, covered. For more crunch, stir in the almonds shortly before serving.

Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Stir before serving.

Freezing: Freezing is not recommended because the mayonnaise can separate and the texture may become watery after thawing.

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