Swiss and Bacon Dip

Rachael Ray, Food Network

Serves 6

8 slices center cut bacon, chopped

8 ounces softened cream cheese

½ cup mayonnaise

2 rounded teaspoons prepared Dijon style mustard

1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese

3 scallions, chopped

½ cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Brown bacon in nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Drain crisp bacon bits on paper towels.

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.

Variation: Swiss and Bacon Dip with Horseradish – Stir in 2 rounded teaspoons prepared horseradish when combining cheese and bacon.