Warm Blue Cheese Dip

Lainey6605's Note:

This dip is filled with creamy cheeses and smoky bacon. It can be addicting!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8-10

Yield: 2.0 cups

• 8 slices hickory smoked bacon , diced
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup blue cheese , crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives , chopped
• 2 tablespoons almonds , chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley , chopped
• cracker , for dipping
• assorted fresh vegetable , for dipping

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat for about 8 minutes or until nearly crisp.
3. Drain bacon; wipe skillet dry.
4. Return bacon to skillet; add garlic and cook over medium heat until bacon is crisp, about 3 minutes, making sure garlic doesn't burn.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. With mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth.
7. Add cream; beat well.
8. Fold in bacon, garlic, blue cheese and chives.
9. Transfer to a 2-cup baking dish.
10. Sprinkle top evenly with almonds.
11. Bake until heated through and brown on top, 25-30 minutes.
12. Sprinkle with parsley.
13. Serve with crackers, bread and/or vegetables.