Warm Bacon and Blue Dip

Main Ingredients:

• 7 slices Hormel® Black Label® Bacon, chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons chopped smoked almonds

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   In large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 7 to 10 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towel. Chop when cool.

3. 3

   In bowl, beat together cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in bacon, blue cheese, chives and garlic. Spoon into 2-cup ovenproof serving dish.

4. 4

   Bake dip 30 minutes or until heated thoroughly. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with sliced apples and/or French bread, if desired.

Notes:

1. Makes 2 cups.