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Million Dollar Dip

Source of Recipe

From "Comfort Food Shortcuts" by David Venable


Recipe Introduction

"I've been to many potluck dinners and parties where this dip is always the first thing to disappear. With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, the dip comes together in fewer than five minutes. It would be easy to eat this favorite by the spoonful, but I suggest crackers, tortilla or pita chips, or vegetables as dippers instead."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 8 ounces bacon, chopped
â—¦ ¾ cup (6 ounces) mayonnaise
â—¦ ¾ cup (6 ounces) sour cream
â—¦ 1 8-ounce package whipped cream cheese, at room temperature
â—¦ ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper
â—¦ 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar
â—¦ ½ cup chopped scallions, plus 1 tablespoon sliced scallions
â—¦ 3 cloves garlic, minced


Recipe

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.

Put the mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until creamy. Using a spatula, fold in the shredded Cheddar, the ½ cup chopped scallions, garlic, and bacon until fully incorporated.

The dip can be served immediately garnished with the 1 tablespoon sliced scallions or refrigerated for 2 days. Bring to room temperature about 1½ hours before serving.


Makes 4 cups