Creamy Million Dollar Dip with Cream Cheese
A quick and easy creamy dip combining cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and cheeses, topped with crunchy pecans and green onions. Perfect for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (toasting pecans, optional)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons (25 g) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 g) garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk for 2-3 minutes until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste. Mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in chopped green onions.
- Optional: Lightly toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring often until fragrant. Let cool slightly.
- Transfer the dip mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle the toasted pecans evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld together.
Notes
If cream cheese is hard, cut into cubes and microwave in 10-second bursts, stirring in between to soften without melting. Chilling the dip for at least 1 hour improves flavor and texture. Toast pecans carefully on medium-low heat to avoid bitterness. Fold green onions gently to maintain freshness. For dairy-free versions, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with dairy-free alternatives. For a spicy kick, add chopped jalapeño or cayenne pepper. Dip can be baked at 350°F for 20 minutes for a warm appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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