Blue Cheese Bacon Dip

A hit at holiday get-togethers! from southern living.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Bake walnuts in single layer in an shallow pan for 6-8 minutes or until toasted and fragrant.

, stirring after 3 minutes.

Cook bacon in skillet over medium high heat , stirring often , 10 minutes or until crisp.

Remove bacon , and drain on paper towels , reserving 1 tbsp drippings in skillet.

Add minced garlic to hot drippings and saute for 1 minute.

Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.

Add half-and-half , beating until combined.

Stir in bacon , garlic , blue cheese , and chives.

Spoon mixture into 1 quart baking dish.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden and bubbly.

Sprinkle with walnuts.

Serve with assorted crackers.

walnuts, bacon, garlic cloves, cream cheese, half-and-half, blue cheese, fresh chives