The Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip

Name: THE Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened); 1 cup Real Mayonnaise; 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded); 5 Green Onions (chopped); 2 Cloves Garlic (minced); ½ Cup Bacon (chopped); ½ cup Almonds (slivered (optional))

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This Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip is one of my favorite party appetizers. It takes just 5 minutes to make! You only need simple ingredients to create this ultra-creamy and totally addictive snack for any occasion

The mix of cream cheese, tangy mayonnaise, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese with green onions is simply delicious. The different textures make it even more exciting!

Serve this Million Dollar dip with chips, crackers, or your favorite sliced veggies, and listen to the positive reviews roll in!

A bowl of the Neiman Marcus Dip with Ritz crackers on a rectangular platter. — Our family's favorite cream cheese dip that we make often and never tire of.

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📚 Variations
🥫 Storage
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

Even though it’s called Million Dollar Dip, this recipe is very budget-friendly. It uses just a few simple ingredients, so you can enjoy this tasty dip whenever you want!
It’s irresistibly creamy with loads of texture and flavor - there’s no chance of you having to store any leftovers.
You can enjoy this dip as a party appetizer for special occasions like holidays or New Year’s Eve. It’s also great for a casual gathering with friends while you enjoy some drinks.

This Million Dollar dip is easy and quick to make. It’s great for people on a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Just pair it with a variety of low-carb veggies and snacks for dipping!

🛒 Ingredients

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🗒 Instructions

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First for steps for making the Neiman Marcus Cream Cheese Dip.

Place the softened cream cheese in a medium sized mixing bowl while frying the chopped bacon in a skillet.
Next, add the mayonnaise to the bowl.
Add the grated cheese to the cream cheese mixture.
Having soaked up excess fat from the bacon with a paper towel, transfer the bacon to the cream cheese mixture.

Second Set of four steps to make the Million Dollar Cream Cheese Dip with Bacon and Almonds.

Add the minced garlic.
Add the chopped green onions.
Mix all of the ingredients together well to combine.
Once mixed, serve this dip right away with chips, crackers, or your favorite veggies. If you want to save it for later, cover it with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge.

A side view of a glass bowl of cream cheese dip appetizer with Ritz crackers. — We love to serve our easy cream cheese dip with Ritz crackers but we also love it with crudités.

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🤔 FAQs

These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making the Neiman Marcus Dip Recipe.

Why is this Million Dollar dip also known as the Neiman Marcus dip?

This cheese spread dip first appeared in a cookbook by Helen Corbitt. It was called “Almond Bacon Cheese Spread.” Now, it’s famous as the Neiman Marcus dip. The Texas-based department store was the first to serve it in its Zodiac Room restaurant.

Is this dip keto-friendly?

Absolutely! The high-fat, low-carb ingredients in this Million Dollar dip make it a great snack or party appetizer. It's perfect for anyone on a keto or low-carb diet. Just be sure to serve low-carb veggies or finger snacks alongside the dip to keep the total carb count low.

Is this Neiman Marcus dip supposed to be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature?

You can serve this dip right after mixing all the ingredients. However, it tastes amazing after being chilled, too! If you made this dip ahead of time and stored it in the fridge, you don’t need to let it warm up before serving. But if you prefer it that way, go for it!

👩🏻‍🍳 Tips

This dip can easily be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days when sealed properly. Make sure to give it a good stir before serving. You might want to hold off on adding the chopped green onions and slivered almonds until just before serving. This way, they stay nice and crunchy!
Since this dip contains dairy-based ingredients, make sure that it is stored back in the refrigerator when no longer in use. This dip shouldn’t be left out for extended periods of time.
I always grate my cheese for recipes for best taste. Packaged shredded cheese often has a coating to keep it fresh. Unfortunately, this coating can affect the taste and how well it mixes with other ingredients in your recipes.
Feel free to use any brand of mayonnaise for this dip. Full fat will add more flavor but you can also use a low-fat brand.

📚 Variations

To reduce preparation time, use pre-cooked bacon bits in this dip instead of cooking raw bacon yourself.
You can substitute mayonnaise for sour cream or even Greek yogurt although I find that the mayonnaise yields the best taste for this dip.
To give your party dip even more flavor, consider adding in some homemade ranch or Italian seasoning.
If you would rather use a milder cheese, Colby or Mild Cheddar is delicous.

🥫 Storage

Store this Neiman Marcus dip in an airtight container or in the serving bowl, covered tightly with plastic wrap, for 3-5 days. You can then serve it chilled straight from the refrigerator.

You can freeze this dip for 1 to 3 months. Just keep in mind that the texture and taste won't be as good as when it's fresh.

Overhead view of the Cream Cheese Dip with Ritz Crackers surrounding it.

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Enjoy this Neiman Marcus Million Dollar dip with freshly sliced veggies, chips, crackers, pretzels, and slices of artisan bread. Leftover dip can also be enjoyed by the spoonful!

If you are following a low-carb diet, make sure to select snack offerings that are low-carb.

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While I love entertaining, sometimes party appetizers can be overlooked when I’m busy in the kitchen preparing the mains and dessert.

This easy Million Dollar dip is my go-to for keeping guests busy and happy. I can whip it up in just minutes! I guarantee you that everyone loves it!

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Hand seen dipping a ritz cracker into the Neiman Marcus Million Dollar dip. — We always make sure to have some Million Dollar Cream cheese dip waiting for guests to nosh on.

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This Million Dollar dip, also known as the Neiman Marcus dip, is super easy to make. You only need a few ingredients and just 5 minutes of your time!

It's simply delicious with a creamy, tangy flavor. Crispy bacon pieces add a nice touch, and chopped green onions and sliced almonds give it extra crunch. This dish is perfect for your next party or whenever you have a craving!

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