Million Dollar Dip
In just 5 minutes you can make this simple, creamy, 6-ingredient Million Dollar Dip that is bursting with cheese and bacon flavors!
A FAST SAVORY DIP RECIPE
I have no idea why this is called Million Dollar Dip but it sure does taste like a million bucks! This is the perfect appetizer to bring to your next get together! It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed full of flavor. Plus, it’s so easy to make that it’ll be ready in no time! Serve this dip with crackers, chips, or even a fresh vegetable tray and I can guarantee, it will not last long!
I made this for our 4th of July gathering today and was it ever a HIT! I made it exactly as written and wouldn’t change a thing!! We had it with Ritz crackers and chips!
– Susan
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
My favorite way to serve it is with a side of Ritz Crackers or Fritos but it’s also delicious with club crackers, tortilla chips, or even veggies.
This dip is perfect to prepare ahead of time, and it only gets better with time. Alternatively, you can serve it straight away. However, if you choose to make it in advance and store it in the fridge, the consistency will firm up slightly. Just don’t forget to give it a stir before serving.
For a bit of variety in your cheese selection, try adding mozzarella, pepper jack, colby jack, or even blue cheese. They all make for great additions!
No, I opted for real bacon bits (see my ingredient picture below) simply because they’re faster and easier to use. However, using 12 ounces of cooked, crumbled bacon is also an option. Alternatively, diced ham can be used for an equally amazing outcome.
I haven’t tried it, but I have heard that slivered almonds are tasty and you could try a teaspoon of dried ranch seasoning to mix it up. If you don’t want to use sour cream, try using mayo instead.
I’ve gotten this question a lot so I thought I would add it here. I have not tested this as a hot dip. I think it would work but I just have not personally tried it. If you give it a try, please come back and let us know how it turned out for you!
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- cream cheese – it’s really important that this is completely softened to room temperature. It will ensure that this whips up nice and smooth and combines well with the other ingredients.
- sour cream – I like a full fat sour cream but you can use lower fat if you prefer. You could even use mayonnaise if you don’t like sour cream.
- shredded cheddar cheese – I like a sharp cheddar but can really use any shredded cheese you enjoy. You can even grate the cheese yourself if that is your preference. See my FAQ above for different cheese ideas.
- real bacon bits – you want to use the real bacon bits (or bacon pieces) – not the crunchy bacon bits you find in the bottle that you sprinkle on salads. Or you can fry up some bacon and crumble it.
- green onions – if you can’t find fresh green onions, you could use chives or even dried chives.
- garlic powder – I think this works perfect with garlic powder but if garlic isn’t your thing, try substituting with some ranch seasoning mix (about 1 teaspoon).
HOW TO MAKE MILLION DOLLAR DIP
Whip the cream cheese and sour cream together in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer. Add the cheddar, bacon, green onions, and garlic powder. Whip until combined.
Serve immediately or chill before serving with crackers or chips.
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Million Dollar Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup real bacon bits
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Whip the 8 ounce block cream cheese, softened to room temperature and 1 1/4 cups sour cream together in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer.
- Add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 3/4 cup real bacon bits, 4 green onions, thinly sliced and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Whip until combined.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving with crackers or chips.
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Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- I like to serve it with Ritz Crackers or Fritos, but it is also good with club crackers, tortilla chips, or even veggies.
- To make it super easy to throw together, I used bacon bits, but you can cook your bacon first, it will take 12 ounces of cooked and crumbled bacon. It would also be amazing using very small diced ham.
- Mayo can be used in place of sour cream.
- Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
I love the original but tonight I didn’t have cheddar so I used pepper jack and then tossed in a jalapeño… it’s so good.
This was a huge hit at Thanksgiving! I served it already put on celery sticks, and everybody loved it!
Really delicious!!
Thanks so much Maria!
Could this be baked for a hot dip?
Maybe, I’ve never tried it. Let me know if you give it a try!
Could this dip be baked in the oven and served warm? If so, do you have a suggested temperature and oven time? Thank you!
Hey Monica! Maybe? I’ve never tried it and I’d hate to say yes and you end up wasting ingredients!
hi! I’ve made one very similar to this dip,and baked it for 20 mins at 350 degrees, it was delicious
Brought this to a meeting of my Lions club when 5 of us were writing out Thank You letters to all the local businesses who had given us donations for our annual Wine & Beer Tasting event which raises money to send Sight and Hearing-Impaired children to summer camp for a week. They loved it and I had enough to bring a little home to my honey, he loved it too!!! PS We raised enough money to send 10 children to camp!!!
Thank you SO much Marty!! You were so kind to come back and comment and that really means so much thank you! So happy everyone loved it!
Can you make this as a hot dip such as putting in a cock pot?
I made this for our 4th of July gathering today and was it ever a HIT! I made it exactly as written and wouldn’t change a thing!! We had it with Ritz crackers and chips!
Yay!! Love hearing that – thank you Susan!!
sounds great, was wondering if you can use greek yogurt in place of sour cream?
I’m making this for some friends today. Can’t wait until I hear the first ummmmmmm
I enjoy your presentation!
SO IMPORTANT!!
My go to dip! Everyone I know gives it a 5 rating. I
use Ritz crackers and corn chips.
Love hearing that Deb!