Bacon-Almond Spread

Makes 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 min.
Chilling Time: 1 hr.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 - cup soft cream cheese spread
• 4 - strips bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled
• 1/4 - cup finely chopped, pitted dates
• 2 - Tablespoons dry sherry or orange juice
• 2 - Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 - Tablespoon sliced green onion
• 1/3 - cup chopped almonds, toasted*
• Crackers KeeblerŪ ToastedsŪ Onion or Crackers KeeblerŪ ToastedsŪ Buttercrisp

Directions:

1. In medium bowl stir together cream cheese, bacon, dates, sherry or orange juice, parsley and onion.
2. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3. Just before serving, stir in almonds.
4. Serve with crackers.

* Alan's Kitchen Tip:

• To toast almonds, spread evenly on baking sheet.
  Bake at 350°F for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring once or twice.

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