Shelly's Recipe

BACON OLIVE SPREAD

Category: Spreads -- Cold

2 8-ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup regular or reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 3-ounce package real bacon bits
1 6-ounce jar pimiento-stuffed sliced green olives

Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese together in a heavy-duty stand mixer or in a bowl with an electric hand mixer until creamy. Fold in remaining ingredients, form into desired shape or spread into a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes 12 appetizer servings.