Blue Cheese-Bacon Dip 7 bacon slices, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup half-and-half 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted Grape clusters Flatbread or assorted crackers Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon, and set aside. Add minced garlic to skillet, and sauté 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 evenly into 4 (1-cup) individual baking dishes. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle evenly with chopped walnuts, and serve with grape clusters and flatbread or assorted crackers. Back to Theme Party