Blue Cheese Bacon Dip

SERVES: 12

PREP: 12 Min

COOK TIME: 15 Min

Bacon makes just about any recipe taste better, doesn't it? Our Blue Cheese Bacon Dip is a great dip recipe for any occasion from casual get-togethers with friends to a backyard party appetizer. Get a few of your favorite dippables and some friends and family and get ready to enjoy one tasty dish!

What You'll Need

7 bacon slices, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup half-and-half
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
Flatbread or assorted crackers

What to Do

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon, reserving drippings in skillet; set bacon aside. Add minced garlic to skillet, and saute 1 minute; set aside.
Beat cream cheese in a bowl at medium speed with an electric beater until smooth. Add half-and-half, beating until combined. Stir in bacon, garlic, blue cheese, and chives. Spoon mixture evenly into 4 (1-cup) individual baking dishes (see Note).
Bake 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle evenly with chopped walnuts, and serve with flatbread or assorted crackers.

Notes

Add grape clusters to your serving platter. They not only add color but also complement the flavor of the blue cheese. A 1-quart baking dish can be used to bake this dip if you don't have individual baking dishes.