Bacon, Cream Cheese, And Horseradish Dip

• 6 slices lean hickory smoked bacon
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• chips or cracker, of your choice strong enough to stand up to this dip
• 1/4 lb extra-sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
• plenty kosher salt

1. In a large skillet, fry the bacon over moderate heat till almost crisp, drain on paper towels, and crumble finely.
2. In a bowl, blend the cream cheese and half-and-half till smooth, add the bacon and remaining ingredients except crackers, and mix till well blended. Cover the dip and let stand about 1 hour before serving with crackers.

bacon, cream cheese, fresh chives, horseradish, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, salt, enough, cheddar cheese, plenty kosher salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bacon-cream-cheese-and-horseradish-dip-387384 (may not work)