Smokey Bacon And Cheddar Cheese Spread

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 large cloved garlic, minced
• 1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 12 ounces hickory wood smoked bacon, fried crisp, and crumbled
• 1 small onion, finely chopped and browned in a little of the bacon fat 1-2 tbs
• 1/2 cup very hot water

Recipe

• 1 beat together cream cheese and butter.
• 2 beat in each remainder ingredient one at a time in order given.
• 3 pour into large tupperware and chill.
• 4 serve with ritz crackers.