From Mom, who has people over all the time who need a little something to nibble on.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 pound bacon, fried until crispy and crumbled
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoons chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
ground pepper
Prepare the first 4 ingredients. In a food processor, combine the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Pour into a bowl and stir in the almonds, bacon, cheddar and scallions. (Or, for a smoother dip, all ingredients can be processed together.) Refrigerate until ready to be used. Can be garnished with almonds, bacon, cheese or scallions.