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This 5 Minute Million Dollar Dip is only 5 ingredients, and let me tell you, they don’t call it million dollar dip for nothing! It is so deliciously addicting and will be a huge hit wherever it goes!

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Dipping crackers in million dollar dip

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“Simple to make! Plus it was a huge hit! Can’t ask for anything more than that!” -BonBon

5 Minute Million Dollar Dip Recipe

I LOVE dip recipes, so when a reader sent me this recipe telling me that I have to try it, you bet that I did. With it being only 5 ingredients and taking 5 minutes to put together, I couldn’t wait to make it! And once I did, it did not disappoint.

This 5 minutes million dollar dip has mayonnaise, green onions, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits and slivers of almonds. I loved all of the ingredients in this dip, and the slivered almonds were my favorite part! They added the perfect crunch.  It is a MUST make for your next watch party or gathering. Serve it with some crackers or even make it fancy with a crostini.

Ingredients for 5 Minute Million Dollar Dip

With just a few simple ingredients, this dip is totally irresistible. You can swap the mayo for Greek yogurt or sour cream, but mayo really brings it all together. Love these rich flavors? Don’t miss my Million Dollar Chicken, too! Check the recipe card below for exact measurements.

  • Green Onions: Their mild taste and crunchy texture are perfect in this dip!
  • Cheddar Cheese: For the best results, use freshly shredded cheese.  Shredded cheese in a bag won’t mix as well with this dip, and the flavor isn’t as bright.
  • Mayonnaise: Use your favorite brand since this is the base of the entire dip.
  • Real Bacon Bits: Pre-cooked bacon works great and adds to the ease of prep for this already easy dip.
  • Slivered Almonds: These slivered almonds give the dip a nutty flavor without overwhelming each bite.

Let’s Make Some Easy Dip

This 5 minute million dollar dip honestly tastes so good. Your friends and family will think it took a lot more effort to put together. Little do they know it only takes 2 quick steps to create!

  1. Mix Together Ingredients: Add green onions, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, bacon bits, and slivered almonds to a small bowl. Then mix until fully combined.
  2. Chill and Enjoy: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve this 5 minute million-dollar dip with your favorite crackers.
Million dollar dip ingredients in mixing bowl.

Quick Tips

Upgrade your 5-minute million-dollar dip with just a few quick and easy tips! There are ways to swap out ingredients or add additional ones to change this dip up every time you make it!

  • Cheese: Freshly shredded cheddar works best in this recipe. Packaged cheese typically lacks the flavor and texture that fresh cheese has. You can substitute cheddar for aged Gouda or Gruyere.
  • Mayonnaise: You can substitute mayo for sour cream or Greek yogurt, but I have found that mayonnaise works best to achieve a perfectly creamy texture.
  • Almonds: You can chop your almonds into smaller pieces for bite-sized texture.
  • Flavor Additions: Add garlic, homemade ranch, or Italian seasoning for an extra flavor in your dip!
Crackers in million dollar dip

What to Serve With 5 Minute Million Dollar Dip

I love using bigger crackers like Ritz for this dip, but it also tastes amazing with tortilla chips and pretzels. Kettle chips are also a great pairing with their thicker texture and bite. You can make some of my quick and easy air fryer potato chips for a snack match made in heaven!

Bowl of million dollar dip with crackers.

Storing Million Dollar Dip

Storing dips is just as easy as making them. I love making dips ahead of time for parties or get-togethers and this one stores so well in the fridge. n fact, it might even taste better on day 2!

Make Ahead of Time: You can make this ahead of time and store it in your fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Just give it a good stir and sprinkle it with some additional toppings to make it fresh.

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5 Minute Million Dollar Dip

4.72 from 39 votes
5 Million Dollar Dip is only 5 ingredients and they don’t call it million dollar dip for nothing! It is so deliciously addicting and will be the biggest hit wherever it goes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 12 people

Equipment

  • Utopia Kitchen Cooking Knives
  • Fine dine Mixing Bowls

Ingredients 

  • 5 green onions, chopped
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup real bacon bits
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl, add the green onions, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, bacon bits, and slivered almonds. Mix until combined.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite crackers!

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Notes

Updated on May 16, 2023
Originally Posted on September 12, 2016

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
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  3. 5 stars
    Love the recipe. Made the hot of out tailgating. Everyone loves this dip and ask for it when we get together ( before COVID). Thanks for a great recipe

  4. This dip is so good. Another version is add pecan pieces instead of almonds and spread out on a plate and top with a pepper jelly you like. Can omit bacon or not. These are both really great.

    1. This is better made and served rather than frozen. I would suggest making it ahead of time if needed but not freezing it.

  5. 5 stars
    I love the way this turned out- I made this for a party, so I doubled the recipe. I substituted the slivered almonds with a 1/2 cup ranch dressing ( incase anyone had nut allergies ) and it was delicious! Easy and delicious recipe, thanks! 🙂

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  8. My neighbor has been making this for years. She spreads it on little rye breads on a cookie sheet, and heats it under the broiler for just a few minutes. We all love it. (she does not add almonds)

  9. Miracle Whip is NOT MAYO! It is a Salad Dressing . Hellmans is Mayo — mayonaise 2 DIFFERENT things. Different ingredients as well as flavor.