7 slices bacon, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/4 c. half & half
4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
3 tbsp. smoked almonds, chopped

Fry bacon with garlic until crisp, drain and set aside. Beat cream cheese, half & half and blue cheese. Stir in bacon, garlic and chives. Place into a small casserole dish and bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle with almonds and serve with crackers. Keep warm over a candle warmer.