as popularized by Ree Drummond, very good and reliable.
What you need
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup freshly grated sharp Cheddar
- 1 cup freshly grated Swiss
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 8 slices regular-cut bacon, fried crisp and chopped fine
- 4 green onions, sliced, green and white parts
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- Buttery crackers, for serving
- Corn chips, for serving
Instructions
- Place the almonds in a dry, small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast them until golden brown and toasted, shaking the pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan, set aside and cool to room temperature.
- Add the cream cheese and mayonnaise to a large bowl and stir until smooth (I did use a hand mixer for added smooth texture).
- Add the three types of cheeses and stir again until well combined.
- Add the bacon, toasted almond slivers, 3/4 of the sliced green onions, salt, pepper, garlic powder and cayenne. Stir together with a rubber spatula until evenly combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours.
Garnish with the remaining green onions and serve with crackers and corn chips.