24 | 05 | 2012
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Bacon And Garlic Dip

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.