This classic and easy Million Dollar Dip takes just 5 minutes to make. It's a delicious centerpiece for a charcuterie board filled with veggies and carbs.
Million Dollar Dip, a delicious dip that you can't stop eating, requires just a few ingredients. Crispy bacon, mayonnaise, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, and a little garlic powder are mixed to create a dip that family and friends enjoy.
This recipe is one of the most popular recipes on Mama Needs Cake, loved by readers and made often.
Other summertime favorites include this Classic Dorito Taco Salad and knorr spinach dip. These recipes are a hit at parties and get-togethers during the summer.
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Ingredients in Million Dollar Dip
- Crispy cooked bacon
- Mayonnaise - either regular or light works fine.
- Garlic powder - this seasoning adds a nice overall flavor to the dip.
- Shredded cheddar cheese - mild cheddar cheese works well with this dip.
- Scallions - scallions or green onions pair deliciously with bacon and cheese and brightens the flavors of the dish.
How to Make Million Dollar Dip
Million Dollar Dip only takes 5 minutes to make when working with cooked bacon.
- Chop the ingredients - Coarsely chop the bacon into small pieces and dice the scallions and set aside.
- Reserve some toppings for garnish - Set aside some chopped bacon, cheddar cheese, and scallions for garnish.
- Add the ingredients to a large bowl - First, add the mayonnaise to a large bowl and sprinkle with garlic powder. Mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, and chopped crispy bacon. Mix well until all of the ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer to a serving bowl - Scoop the mixed million dollar dip into a large bowl before serving.
- Garnish - Top the dip with the reserved crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and scallions.
What Do You Serve with Million Dollar Dip?
The options are endless! I like to create a charcuterie board with this dip so everyone will have fun choosing their favorite dipper.
Tasty veggie dippers:
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
- Sliced cucumbers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Sliced red peppers
Crunchy dippers:
- Tortilla chips - blue, yellow, and white corn are all great choices.
- Naan crisps - garlic & cheese, sea salt, or other varieties are packed with flavor and make great dippers.
- Grilled pita bread slices
- Crackers - any variety you choose
Can You Make Million Dollar Dip Ahead of Time?
You sure can make this Million Dollar Dip recipe ahead of time! Like most dips, the longer the flavors have a chance to marry the more flavorful it becomes. This dip recipe will last for 3 to 5 days if stored properly in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
This dip is one that needs to be refrigerated and is perishable, so when it's not ready to be eaten, keep it in the refrigerator until ready to do so.
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Bacon Cooking Tips and Tricks
Can You Freeze Bacon?
You most certainly can! You can store an unopened package of bacon in the freezer for up to 6 months!
Can You Cook Bacon in the Oven
Making bacon in the oven is easy to do and if done properly, creates less of a mess. To make bacon in the oven, there are only two things that are needed:
- Sheet pan
- Aluminum foil
To make bacon in the oven, preheat the oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with aluminum foil. Make sure to wrap the foil over all sides of the pan.
Add the bacon in a single layer and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes depending on the desired level of crispiness.
Transfer the oven-baked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any excess grease.
Can You Freeze Cooked Bacon?
The answer is yes, you can freeze cooked bacon! To make freezing bacon easy, cook the bacon on the stovetop or in the oven and allow it cool.
Using a freezer-safe bag, alternate slices of bacon with parchment paper to avoid the bacon from sticking together. This way, you can remove as little or as much bacon as you would like with ease.
Freezing cooked bacon also makes breakfast time quicker and easier!
How to Heat Frozen Bacon
Reheating bacon is easy, remove the desired amount of bacon from the freezer and pop it in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds.
Having pre-cooked frozen bacon is great to keep on hand for the use of not only this Million Dollar Dip recipe but also for garnishments on potato soup, in an egg omelet, or any other time you might just want to snack on some bacon.
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Million Dollar Dip (In just 5 minutes!)
Ingredients
- 2 cups mayonnaise - light or original
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese - mild
- ½ cup sliced scallions - about 5-6 scallions
- 6 slices crispy bacon - chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the bacon and slice the scallions. Reserve some for garnish.
- Add the two cups of mayonnaise to a large bowl and sprinkle with the garlic powder.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the mayonnaise as well as the bacon and the scallions.
- Mix to combine the ingredients well and transfer to a bowl for serving.
- Garnish with additional cheddar cheese and the reserved bacon and scallions.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate based on third-party calculations. Actual values may vary due to ingredients, measurements, and serving sizes.
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Michele Peterson says
The perfect dip for bacon lovers!
nancy says
love this gourmet dip!! totally tasty and worth a million bucks
Savita says
It is definitely a million-dollar dip, with so many flavors and so simple to make. Loved it.
Sean says
This was a hit at my last party. I will be making this again this weekend.
Andrea says
Yum! I love a good dip. I've never heard of a million dollar dip before but I'm excited to try it. It has all my favorite things!
Ann says
I think I could eat this as a meal! It sounds so delicious, a perfect crowd pleaser! Thanks for the share!