Swiss and Bacon Dip

(Courtesy of Rachel Ray)

Ingredients:
8 slices center cut bacon, chopped
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 c. mayonnaise
2 rounded teaspoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
3 scallions, chopped
1/2 c. smoked almonds, coarsely chopped
Baby carrots and a selection of flat breads, cocktail sized pumpernickel or rye breads, or sliced whole grain baguettes, for dipping

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Brown bacon in a nonstick skillt over medium high heat.  Drain crisp bacon bits on paper towels.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon, Swiss and scallions with cooked bacon.  Transfer to a shallow small casserole or baking dish and bake until golden brown and bubbly at edges, 15-18 minutes.  Top with chopped smoked almonds.  Place dip on a platter and surround warm casserole with breads and carrots for dipping. 

Note~ Can add 2 rounded teaspoons prepared horseradish when combining cheese and bacon if you would like.