Bacon, Cream Cheese, and Horseradish Dip

Submitted by Brookelynne26

"The Bacon Cookbook by James Villas"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 3 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 6 slices lean hickory smoked bacon
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• chips or cracker, of your choice strong enough to stand up to this dip
• 1⁄4 lb extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
• plenty kosher salt

directions

1. In a large skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat till almost crisp, drain on paper towels, and crumble finely.
2. In a bowl, blend the cream cheese and half-and-half till smooth, add the bacon and remaining ingredients except crackers, and mix till well blended. Cover the dip and let stand about 1 hour before serving with crackers.

Reviews

[Marie Nixon]

I made half a recipe. It was very good. I made it 4 days in advance of bringing it to a pot luck and the dip held up very well.