Shelly's Recipe

SWISS AND BACON DIP

Category: Dips - Hot

8 slices center cut bacon, chopped
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 rounded tsp prepared Dijon style mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, available on dairy aisle
3 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
Baby carrots and a selection of spiced flat breads, cocktail sized pumpernickel or rye breads, or sliced whole grain baguettes, for dipping

Preheat oven to 400. Brown bacon in a skillet over medium high heat. Drain crisp bacon bits on paper towels.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, Swiss and scallions with cooked bacon. Transfer to a shallow small casserole or baking dish and bake until golden and bubbly at edges, 15 to 18 minutes. Top with chopped smoked almonds. Place dip on a platter and surround warm casserole with breads and carrots for dipping. Serves 6

Variation: Swiss and Bacon Dip with Horseradish - Stir in 2 rounded tsp prepared horseradish when combining cheese and bacon.