Dijon Cheddar Bacon Spread

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon grey poupon dijon mustard
• 4 slices crispy cooked bacon (already prepared)
• 2 slices crispy cooked bacon (already prepared)
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• salt, to taste (optional)
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 beat cream cheese and shredded cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• 2 stir in mustard, 4 slices of bacon, 2 tablespoons of the onions, cayenne and black pepper, and salt, if using.
• 3 transfer to serving bowl; cover with plastic wrap.
• 4 refrigerate for several hours, overnight or until chilled.
• 5 let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
• 6 sprinkle with the remaining green onions, bacon and garnish with paprika, if desired.
• 7 serve with crackers or pita wedges.