Jenn's Bacon-Cheese Spread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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I was going through my fridge late night looking for a little snack, but wanted to try to eat something that wasn't super bad for me. Well, I came up with this little gem that was super easy and delicious. My original recipe used only 2OZ of Neufchatel cheese, so I adjusted the amounts to use a full block of cheese. Neufchatel cheese is like cream cheese, but 1/3 less fat. Ingredients:
8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened |
8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled |
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced |
2 scallions, minced |
8 stalks celery, halved |
Directions:
1. Set cheese out on the counter in your medium mixing bowl, preheat medium skillet over high medium heat.
2. Cook bacon 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
3. While bacon is cooking, mince green onions and parsley, throw in the bowl with the cheese.
4. When bacon is done, drain for a moment on paper towels.
5. Stack bacon and dice, add to the bowl with the cheese and herbs.
6. With a rubber spatula, press, scrape and mix the cheese, herbs and bacon thoroughly.
7. Wipe celery stalks of dirt with a wet cloth, and trim each end.
8. Fill stalks with cheese mixture and cut each stalk in half.
9. Enjoy!
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