Description
Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip blends creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and green onions into an irresistible party favorite. Guests will devour this quick, addictive appetizer that promises to become your go-to crowd-pleasing recipe at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheeses:
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup freshly grated Swiss
- ¼ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 (8 ounces/226 grams) package cream cheese, at room temperature
Proteins and Vegetables:
- 8 slices regular-cut bacon, fried crisp and chopped fine
- 4 green onions, sliced, green and white parts
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- Buttery crackers, for serving
- Corn chips, for serving
Instructions
- Gently toast slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium-low heat, softly shaking the pan every minute to ensure even browning. Continue until the almonds reach a warm golden hue, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cool surface and let rest.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, unite cream cheese and mayonnaise. Utilize a hand mixer or robust whisk to create a silky, homogeneous blend with no visible lumps.
- Fold sharp Cheddar, Swiss, and blue cheese crumbles into the creamy foundation. Stir meticulously to distribute cheeses uniformly throughout the mixture.
- Introduce the cooled toasted almonds, crisp bacon pieces, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper to the mixture. Integrate approximately 75% of the thinly sliced green onions. Combine all elements thoroughly using a flexible spatula until perfectly melded.
- Carefully transfer the rich, textured dip into a serving dish. Seal with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Moments before presentation, scatter the remaining green onions across the surface as a vibrant garnish. Accompany with buttery crackers and crisp corn chips for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Customize the heat by sprinkling cayenne pepper, letting each guest enjoy their perfect spice level.
- Prepare this crowd-pleasing dip up to two days ahead, simplifying your party planning stress.
- Green onions slice through the richness, adding a bright, sharp freshness to every scoop.
- Crispy bacon transforms the dip from delicious to absolutely irresistible with its smoky, salty crunch.
- Toasted almonds introduce a nutty depth and delightful texture that elevates the entire appetizer experience.
- Blending multiple cheeses creates a complex flavor profile that will have guests eagerly returning to the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 519 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg