Million Dollar Bacon Cheese Dip

Ingredients

For the Dip

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Mix-Ins

• 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

For Serving

• assorted crackers
• carrot sticks
• celery sticks

Substitutions

• Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for extra tang.
• Pepper Jack can replace cheddar for heat.

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Bacon

Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp, drain well, and cool before crumbling.

Step 2: Toast the Almonds

Toast almonds in a dry skillet for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and golden, then cool.

Step 5: Fold in Mix-Ins

Reserve some bacon, almonds, and scallions, then fold the rest into the dip.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve

Top with reserved bacon, almonds, and scallions and serve chilled with crackers and vegetables.

Texture Is Better When the Mix-Ins Cool

Let the bacon and toasted almonds cool before folding them into the cream-cheese base. Warm bacon fat can loosen the dip, and hot almonds soften faster once covered.

Reserve some bacon, almonds, and scallions for the top so the finished dip has a fresher crunch after chilling.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate promptly and keep chilled, covered, for up to 4 days. Do not leave the dip at room temperature longer than 2 hours.

Freezing is not recommended because sour cream and mayonnaise can separate.

How to Reheat

This dip is intended to be served cold; no reheating is needed. Let it stand 10 minutes for easier scooping.

How to Serve It

• buttery crackers
• carrot sticks
• cucumber rounds
• toasted baguette

Nutrition Information

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, ripeness, and substitutions.