Recipe: Neiman Marcus Cheese Dip and Bacon Cheese Ring for BV/AR

Hi again BV:-) Below are 2 recipes that were previously posted here at recipelink. There are many others posted here so if you type "bacon cheese spread" or bacon cheese dip" in the search box, you will find many others and perhaps the exact recipe you are looking for.

Neiman Marcus Cheese Dip

8 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
6-8 slices bacon (fried crisp & crumbled)
6 green onions (sliced tops, too)
3/4 c. slivered almonds
1 c. mayonnaise

Mix all of the ingredients and serve on crackers.
Note: Use Real Mayonnaise not Miracle Whip.

Bacon Cheese Ring

1 pkg. (12 oz.) bacon
1 lb. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 c. toasted, slivered almonds
Strawberry preserves to serve
Crackers or French bread slices to serve

Fry bacon until crisp.
Drain and crumble.
In a medium bowl, combine bacon, cheese, green onions, mayonnaise and cayenne; mix well.
Place almonds in the bottom of an oiled 7 cup ring mold; press cheese mixture into mold.
Refrigerate overnight.
Unmold cheese ring onto platter.
Place a small custard cup filled with strawberry preserves in center of ring.
Serve with crackers or French bread slices.

Yield: 20 to 25 servings