It’s loaded with bacon, green onions, and sharp cheddar cheese.

Jake Sternquist

This is the holiday appetizer recipe you’ve been waiting for.

Our recipe testers devoured this recipe and loved the balance between creamy cheese and crunchy bacon.

Bowl of million dollar dip with crackers and celery sticks

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Round out thiseasy appetizer recipewith fresh green onions, garlic powder, and slivered almonds.

It’s guaranteed to be a hit.

What Is Million Dollar Dip?

Cream cheese in bowl with electric mixer

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It’s been a hit ever since.

Why Is it Called Million Dollar Dip?

Like other “million dollar” recipes, this appetizer recipe earned the name because of its rich flavor.

Million dollar dip topped with shredded cheese and bacon

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That’s a total win during the busy holiday rush.

Cream Cheese: You’ll need a package of cream cheese for this easy dip recipe.

It’s also great spread on toast or scooped with chips.

Add sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic powder and onion powder; beat until combined.

Add remaining bacon, green onion, almonds and cheese; stir until combined.

Cook until golden brown and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes, tossing frequently.

Finish and Serve

Top with reserved bacon, onion and almonds.

Serve with crackers, corn chips, or pretzel chips.

We don’t recommend freezing million dollar dip as the texture can change when thawed.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.