Baked Neiman Marcus Dip – Plain Chicken

Baked Neiman Marcus Dip Recipe – the ultimate party appetizer! Cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, bacon, almonds, and green onions baked until hot, bubbly, and irresistible. Perfect with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggies—sure to be the first thing gone at any gathering!

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Warm Neiman Marcus Million Dollar Dip

Baked Neiman Marcus Dip is warm, cheesy, and downright addictive. Every scoop is loaded with creamy sour cream, melty cheddar, smoky bacon, and crunchy almonds, all baked together until bubbly and golden on top. Slather it on crackers, toasted baguette slices, or even fresh veggies, and it’s impossible to stop at just one bite—it’s the kind of dip that has everyone hovering around the dish until it’s gone.

How to Make Baked Neiman Marcus Dip

This appetizer is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Add shredded cheese, cooked chopped bacon, and sliced almonds to the bowl and stir to combine – season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Spread the dip mixture into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven until bubbly.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• To cut down on prep time, I use a bag of real bacon bits. I buy it in bulk from Sam’s Club and Costco.
  • Substitute turkey bacon for a lower-calorie option.
• I use sliced almonds. You can substitute almond slivers.
• Variations/Additions:
  • Use your favorite cheese – sharp cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, mild Swiss cheese, provolone, or Jarlsberg.
  • chopped jalapenos
  • diced green chiles
  • artichoke hearts
  • chives
  • roasted red peppers
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • crab meat
• For a lower-calorie option, substitute Greek Yogurt for the sour cream.
• Is Baked Neiman Marcus Dip gluten-free? Yes. All of the ingredients are gluten-free.

Storage Tips

• Can I make Baked Neiman Marcus Dip ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the dip and cover the pan with plastic wrap. Store the dip in the refrigerator for up to 2 -3 days before baking as directed.
• Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge.

What to Serve with Baked Million Dollar Dip

OMG! This dip is a favorite at our football parties! Baked Neiman Marcus Dip is rich, cheesy, and loaded with flavor, so it shines when paired with a variety of dippers. 

• Crisp crackers, buttery club crackers, pretzels, potato chips, or tortilla chips are classic choices for scooping up all that gooey goodness. 
• Toasted baguette slices add a nice crunch, while fresh veggies like celery sticks, carrot sticks, and bell pepper strips bring a refreshing bite that balances the richness. 
• It’s also right at home on a party snack board alongside cured meats, olives, and pickles, making it the perfect centerpiece for game day, holiday gatherings, or casual get-togethers.

Baked Neiman Marcus Dip

Yield: 8 people

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Baked Neiman Marcus Dip Recipe – the ultimate party appetizer! Cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, bacon, almonds, and green onions baked until hot, bubbly, and irresistible. Perfect with crackers, toasted bread, or fresh veggies—sure to be the first thing gone at any gathering!

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese softened
• 1 (16-oz) container sour cream
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• ¾ cup sliced almonds
• 2 Tbsp hot sauce or to taste
• 1½ cups cooked chopped bacon

• Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with cookin spray.

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Spread the dip into the prepared pan.

• Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until bubbly.

• Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
• Store leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge.

Steph