Description
Creamy million-dollar dip blends tangy cream cheese with zesty ranch and crispy bacon bits for an irresistible appetizer. Guests will devour this simple yet addictive party starter that promises to become a crowd favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- ½ cup (60 g) sliced almonds
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup (240 g) mayonnaise
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Bacon Preparation: Render bacon in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a golden, crisp texture, then crumble into delicate fragments.
- Cream Cheese Foundation: Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, then gently incorporate mayonnaise to create a luxurious base.
- Cheese and Seasoning Integration: Fold shredded cheddar, crispy bacon pieces, and finely sliced green onions into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution; sprinkle ranch seasoning mix and whisk thoroughly to infuse robust, tangy flavors.
- Flavor Melding: Seal the dip and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop a complex taste profile.
- Presentation and Serving: Before serving, stir the chilled dip gently, garnish with additional bacon crumbles and green onion rings, and accompany with an assortment of crackers, fresh vegetable sticks, or toasted bread for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Maximize Bacon Crispness: Cook bacon slowly over medium heat to achieve perfect golden crunchiness without burning, ensuring optimal texture and flavor development.
- Prevent Cream Cheese Lumps: Soften cream cheese at room temperature before mixing, using a hand mixer or whisk to create an ultra-smooth base without unwanted clumps.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Allow the dip to rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour, giving ingredients time to blend and intensify, resulting in a more complex and delicious taste profile.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap full-fat ingredients with low-fat alternatives for a lighter version, or use turkey bacon for a leaner option without compromising the dip’s rich, creamy essence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 256 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg