Million Dollar Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 container (220 g) cream cheese, room temperature
• 0.5 cup almond needles
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar
• 1 cup freshly grated Swiss cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• Corn chips or crackers, for serving

Preparation:

1. Place the almonds in a dry small frying pan. Toast over medium-low heat until golden brown, shaking the pan occasionally, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool to room temperature.
2. Place the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl and mix until smooth. Add the three cheeses and mix again to distribute evenly. Add the bacon, toasted almonds, three-quarters of the chopped green onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir with a rubber spatula to distribute evenly.
3. Transfer to a serving platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Sprinkle the dip with the remaining green onions and serve with crackers and tortilla chips.