Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip

Name: Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded); 5 green onions (diced); 5 slices bacon (cooked and chopped); 1/4 cup slivered or sliced almonds (I used raw almonds, to toast them follow the steps mentioned previously)

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This Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip is one of the most famous Super Bowl recipes, and it has just five ingredients: mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, and almonds.

This creamy, easy-to-make dip, also known as Neiman Marcus Cheese Dip, tastes excellent on crackers and pretzels and is ideal as a holiday appetizer or game-day snack! We like eating it with chips, carrots, celery sticks, and any other sliceable veggies.

Why Is It Called ‘million Dollar Dip’?

According to legend, this vintage dish was initially published in Helen Corbitt’s Cookbook (by Helen Corbitt) as “Almond-Bacon-Cheese Spread.” Nieman Marcus is credited for offering it for the first time as a dip in the Zodiac Room of their department store. There is a solid reason why the original recipe has become one of the greatest traditional party dip recipes of today!

Ingredients That You’ll Need:

As I said, the ingredients required to make this delicious Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip are just 5 and do not require a big budget.

Mayonnaise – I love Hellman’s mayonnaise, but Miracle Whip or your favorite brand is fine!
Cheddar Cheese – Sharp cheddar cheese goes perfect!
Green Onions – Don’t leave this one out. Trust me!
Real Bacon Bits – Simply cook some bacon in the microwave and chop it before adding it to the dip. Storebought pre-cooked bacon or bacon bits can also be used instead of cooking and crumbling it yourself.
Almond slivers – Almonds should ideally be sliced or slivered, but you may also use whole almonds. Toasting almonds add crunch and taste, but it is not required. Many people create Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip with raw almonds, which is still excellent.

Can You Make Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip Ahead?

Yes, you can! If you can prepare it the night before, you should! It will save you time on the day of the party or gathering and allow the tastes time to combine. and be sure to use an airtight container or cover it with plastic wrap.

How To Make Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip?

In a bowl, add all of the ingredients and stir until uniform.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and enjoy with your favorite crackers

What To Serve With Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip?

I like to serve the Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip with crackers, corn chips, or tortilla chips, but also you can serve it with :

Buttery Ritz Crackers
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Thick Kettle Potato Chips
Red Potato Salad
Pretzel Chips
Carrot Sticks
Tuna Salad Nicoise
Celery Sticks
Pita Chips

Can I Store The Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip In The Refrigerator?

Make sure that you store your Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip in the fridge until you’re ready to eat it. You will also need to store leftovers of Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip in an airtight container and keep it cool for up to two days until you’re ready to eat them again. (which won’t be very long!)

In fact, this Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip might even taste better after it’s had some time to marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours.

Can You Freeze Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip?

I have bad news, gentlemen. Due to the mayonnaise in this Million Dollar Dip from The Pioneer Woman, I cannot suggest freezing it. Mayonnaise is an emulsion, and the consistency of an emulsion fully disintegrates upon freezing. The taste will stay the same, but the texture will be altered in a manner that many may find unappealing.

For optimal results, try to consume your Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip as soon as it has been prepared.

How Long Can You Leave Out A Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip?

Your Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip may be kept out for “about” three hours, depending on the initial temperature and ambient temperature. However, be careful to check it periodically, since mayonnaise may be tricky.

Once the appropriate time has passed, you may cover the Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip and refrigerate it. If your guests still want more dip, let it chill for at least 30 minutes before serving it again.

Recipe Tips

You can make it ahead of time (a day or two) and allow it to sit in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it.
You can substitute the mayonnaise with greek or regular yogurt for less fat.
Use a sharp knife to chop the green onions. Not only will this make chopping the onions simpler, but it will also improve their flavor. Using a dull knife tends to smash veggies rather than slice them. In the process, sulfur is released, which makes the onions pungent.
Add in a block of softened cream cheese for a more creamy dip and rich dip.
Skip the cayenne pepper if you’re serving this dip to kids.
Cover the Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days. I’m sure it won’t last that long, though.
Play around with different types of cheeses to create new cheesy dips!
Top with blue cheese crumbles for a little more pizzazz.
Although it is best known as a delightful cracker dip, feel free to try it with tortilla chips, pork rinds, or the ever-popular potato chip.

FAQ Section

How To Toast The Almonds For The Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip?

Spread them out on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove off the baking sheet immediately, otherwise, they may continue cooking (and perhaps burn) on the hot baking sheet long after the oven has been turned off.
Cool toasted almonds completely before mixing in with the other dip ingredients.

How Do You Spice Pioneer Woman’s Million Dollar Dip?

Cayenne pepper is a basic ingredient that can provide significant heat to any dish, but not all of your visitors may be able to take it. Consider serving the cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder separately.

Do You Have To Use Mayo Or Can You Use Sour Cream?

The main ingredient in Pioneer Woman Million Dollar Dip is mayonnaise! For other dips, sour cream may be used, but for this one, mayonnaise is the only option.

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