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7 slices bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup half and half
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped smoked almonds
FOR SERVING:
sliced apples, toasted pita crisps, French bread (optional)
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost
crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat from skillet.
Add garlic and cook until bacon is crisp, about 3 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add half and half and mix until combined.
Stir in bacon mixture, blue cheese, and chives. Transfer to a 2-cup
ovenproof serving dish and cover with foil.
Bake until thoroughly heated, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped
almonds.
Serve with sliced apples, toasted pita crisps or French bread.