Swiss Cheese and Bacon Dip

Ingredients:

• 8 slices center-cut bacon
• 225 g softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 heaped teaspoons of Dijon mustard
• 1.5 cups grated Swiss cheese (available in the dairy section)
• 3 chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped smoked almonds
• Serving options: Young carrots or assorted hot flatbreads, cut into small pieces pumpernickel bread or rye bread or sliced ​​whole grain baguette for dipping into the sauce

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 205°C.
   
   In a nonstick skillet, fry the bacon over medium-high heat. Transfer the crispy bacon pieces to a paper towel to absorb excess grease.
   
   In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Swiss cheese, and green onions with the fried bacon.
2. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish and bake in the oven until golden brown and bubbling around the edges, 15-18 minutes. Sprinkle with sliced ​​almonds. Transfer the dip to a serving platter and arrange the bread and carrots around it.
   
   Options: Swiss Cheese and Bacon Dip with Horseradish - Add 2 heaping teaspoons of prepared horseradish while mixing the cheese and bacon.