R.R. SWISS & BACON DIP

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Provided by Jenny Moretz

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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8 slice center cut bacon, chopped
8 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 tsp (rounded) prepared dijon style mustard
1 1/2 c shredded swiss cheese
3 scallions, chopped
1/2 c smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
1 bunch baby carrots and a selection of spiced flat breads, cocktail sized pumpernickel or rye breads, or sliced whole grain baguettes, for dipping

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Brown bacon in nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Drain crisp bacon bits on paper towels.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, Swiss and scallions with cooked bacon. Transfer to a shallow small casserole or baking dish and bake until golden and bubbly at edges, 15 to 18 minutes. Top with chopped smoked almonds. Place dip on a platter and surround warm casserole with breads and carrots for dipping.
4. Variation: Swiss and Bacon Dip with Horseradish - Stir in 2 rounded teaspoons prepared horseradish when combining cheese and bacon.