Million Dollar Dip: The perfect recipe for busy hostesses looking for a delectable appetizer that will wow your guests. The irresistible combination of cheesy, creamy, and savory flavors are sure to be a hit with everyone at your gathering.
Whether you’re planning a football food for a crowd, a flavorful New Year’s Eve celebration, or an impromptu get-together with friends, Million Dollar dip is the perfect snack to have on hand. Best of all it takes only a few easy ingredients and less than 10 minutes of your time to prepare.
Why You’ll Love Million Dollar Dip
- Easy: All it takes is one bowl and a few minutes to prepare this delicious dip
- Delicious: This is the perfect appetizer for your guests that love savory foods
- Make Ahead: Million Dollar Dip is best made in advance, which means you save time on party day!
What You’ll Need:
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- Shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
- Green onions, thinly sliced, plus extra for topping
- Bacon pieces or bacon bits (save any extra for topping)
Equipment:
- Large mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Serving bowl
- Recommended: cheese spreader or small serving spoon
Step-by-Step Directions:
To make things even easier for you, I created a simple photo guide below. For all measurements and a more detailed guide, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
Step 1 – Combine cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix in a large bowl. Mix together with a hand mixer until well combined.
Step 2 – Use a rubber spatula to fold in shredded cheddar, green onions, and bacon pieces, until everything is distributed evenly.
Step 3 – Chill for at least 2 hours, then allow to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. When you’re ready to serve, give the dip a quick stir, then garnish with extra shredded cheese, green onions, and bacon.
Essential Tips:
Don’t skip these tips – read them before baking to avoid any potential mistakes.
- Make sure your cream cheese is well softened before mixing. I prefer to let it sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour. You can also soften your cream cheese in the microwave at 50% power in 10-15 second intervals until it’s soft enough you can easily press it with your finger. (Make sure to remove the cream cheese from the foil and place it on a microwave safe plate before starting)
- Don’t skip the resting period. This allows the flavors to fully combine. 2 hours is the minimum, but 24 hours is best.
- This dip is very thick, so it’s best if you let it warm up for at least 30 minutes before serving, and use a cheese spreader or spoon.
- If you want to make your dip more spreadable, you can reduce the cream cheese by half
- Sour cream will give the the best texture and flavor, but if you run out, you can substitute greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
FAQs:
How to Store Million Dollar Dip
Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I recommend transferring the leftovers to a smaller container for storage, rather than keeping it in the same bowl you served it from.
Can I freeze this appetizer?
No, unfortunately this dip does not freeze well. The texture of the dairy will change when it thaws and it won’t be as creamy. So I recommend making it fresh every time you plan to serve it.
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Million Dollar Dip
Perfect for any gathering or celebration Million Dollar Dip is an easy, make ahead appetizer loaded with cheese, sour cream, ranch and bacon. Yum!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus extra for topping
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus extra for topping
- ½ cup bacon pieces or bacon bits (save extra for topping)
Instructions
- Combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 8 ounces sour cream, and 1 ounce ranch dressing mix in a large bowl. Mix together with a hand mixer until well combined.
- Use a rubber spatula to fold in 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions, and 1/2 cup bacon pieces, until everything is distributed evenly.
- Chill for at least 2 hours, then allow to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving. When you're ready to serve, give the dip a quick stir, then garnish with extra shredded cheese, green onions, and bacon.
Notes
Remember, the step-by-step photos and FAQ in the recipe post are there to help you if you feel stuck at any point.
- Make sure your cream cheese is well softened before mixing. I prefer to let it sit at room temperature for at least 1 hour. You can also soften your cream cheese in the microwave at 50% power in 10-15 second intervals until it’s soft enough you can easily press it with your finger. (Make sure to remove the cream cheese from the foil and place it on a microwave safe plate before starting)
- Don't skip the resting period. This allows the flavors to fully combine. 2 hours is the minimum, but 24 hours is best.
- This dip is very thick, so it's best if you let it warm up for at least 30 minutes before serving, and use a cheese spreader or spoon.
- If you want to make your dip more spreadable, you can reduce the cream cheese by half
- Sour cream will give the the best texture and flavor, but if you run out, you can substitute greek yogurt or mayonnaise.
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Donna B Reidland says
This really looks yummy! It would be great for SuperBowl Sunday!