Description
Million Dollar Boat Dip is a rich and creamy party appetizer featuring a blend of cream cheese, sour cream, sharp cheddar cheese, real bacon bits, and fresh chives. This flavorful dip is perfect for serving with crackers or fresh vegetables, making it an easy crowd-pleaser for gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sour cream
Cheese and Flavorings
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Add-ins
- 1 cup real bacon bits
- 8–10 chives, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, real bacon bits, finely chopped chives, and garlic powder until well combined and smooth.
- Chill the Dip: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the dip for at least one hour. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the dip to thicken.
- Serve: After chilling, serve the Million Dollar Boat Dip chilled alongside Ritz crackers or your choice of dippers such as vegetable sticks or chips for a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- For best flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- You can substitute bacon bits with cooked crispy bacon pieces if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of garlic powder and chives to taste.
- Great as a make-ahead dip; keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or fresh vegetables like celery and carrots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, mixing and chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Million Dollar Boat Dip, creamy dip, bacon dip, cheddar cheese dip, party appetizer, easy dip recipe
