Ingredients:

• 4 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (7 1/2-oz.) pkg. chive-and-onion cream cheese, at room temperature
• 8 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions

Cooking Instructions:

1. Cook bacon:

   Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate

2. Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise:

   Stir together mayonnaise and cream cheese in a medium bowl until fully combined.

3. Add remaining ingredients:

   Fold in bacon, Cheddar, almonds, and scallions. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.