Blue Cheese-Bacon Dip

By charlotteh371

This warm blue cheese dip is one of our top-rated appetizer recipes and ideal for entertaining. You can bake it in individual cups or a 1-quart dish and serve with fresh fruit, crackers or flatbread.

Yield: Makes 12 to 15 servings

Ingredients

• 7 bacon slices, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, 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
• Grape clusters
• Flatbread or assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon, and set aside. Add minced garlic to skillet, and sauté 1 minute.
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer 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.
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle evenly with chopped walnuts, and serve with grape clusters and flatbread or assorted crackers.