Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   7      slices        bacon -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      8 oz pkg      cream cheese -- at room temperature
     1/4  cup           half and half
   3      ounces        bleu cheese -- crumbled
   2      tablespoons   chopped fresh chives
   2      tablespoons   chopped smoked almonds

Preparation:

Chop bacon and cook in skillet until almost crisp. Drain excess fat from skillet, add minced garlic and cook until bacon is crisp. Preheat oven to 350F. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and blend in half and half. Mix bacon mixture with blue cheese and chives. Put into a 2-cup ovenproof baking dish, cover with foil, and bake about 45 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped smoked almonds and serve with crackers, bread and/or vegetables. Makes about 1-2/3 cups.