Million Dollar Neiman Marcus Dip: The Classic Cold Party Appetizer
Make the famous Neiman Marcus Dip, also known as Million Dollar Dip. This cold, creamy appetizer combines cheese, bacon, and almonds for a simple, crowd-pleasing snack perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 min
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- 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 chopped pecans or sliced almonds
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in the chopped nuts, crumbled bacon, and sliced green onions. Mix gently to distribute the additions throughout the dip base.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Chilling allows the flavors to blend.
- Serve the cold dip with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the almonds lightly before adding them to the dip.
- You can prepare this dip up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store it covered in the refrigerator.
- If you prefer a slightly tangier flavor, substitute half of the mayonnaise with sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 21
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35