WARM BLUE CHEESE DIP

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This is quite a delicious dip and simple to prepare. Recipe courtesy of Reader's Digest February 2010.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 slices hickory smoked bacon, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
2 tablespoons almonds, chopped
cracker
assorted fresh vegetable (trimmed and sliced)
baguette (sliced)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat about 8 minutes or until nearly crisp.
  • Drain bacon and wipe skillet dry.
  • Return bacon to pan, add garlic, and cook over medium heat until bacon is crisp (about 3 minutes).
  • Make sure garlic doesn't burn.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Using paddle attachment of electric mixer, beat cream cheese in bowl until smooth.
  • Add cream. Beat well to mix.
  • Fold in bacon, garlic, blue cheese, and chives.
  • Transfer to a 2-cup baking dish.
  • Top evenly with almonds.
  • Bake about 30 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or vegetables.

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