Bacon Cheese Spread

Serves 12AI Edited

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Ingredients

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  • 8 oz light cream cheese, softened (250 g)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (125 mL)
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese (375 mL)
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives or green onions (25 mL)
  • 1 tsp dried parsley (5 mL)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (1 mL)
  • 8 crisply cooked bacon slices

Nutrition

1 serving 176.4 calories 7.5 g protein 15.7 g fat 1.1 g carbs

Directions

  1. In food processor with sharp blade or in blender, process cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese mixture, Cheddar cheese, chives or green onions, parsley and garlic powder until well combined. Spread evenly in 9-inch (23 cm) glass pie dish.
  2. Place bacon on bacon rack and cover with two paper towels. Microwave on high power 7 to 8 minutes. Cut into small pieces with pair of kitchen scissors. Garnish top of cheese spread with bacon pieces. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven 15 minutes and serve with low-carb crackers.