Bacon Cheese Spread
Each year, I share Christmas cheer by setting up a buffet at my family's hardware store. This spread is always a hit! 32 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 ounces) bacon strips, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 4 cups (1 pound) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Assorted crackers
Directions
- Cook bacon until crisp; drain. Meanwhile in a large bowl, add the
- next six ingredients. Stir in bacon. Serve with crackers. Yield: 4
- cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 184 calories, 18 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 216 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.