CHARLESTON CHEESE DIP

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 dash cayenne pepper
• 8 butter crackers, crushed, such as Ritz
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• Corn chips, crackers or bagel chips, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees (F).
2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, cream cheese, shredded cheeses, green onions and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
3. Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish, I used a 9-inch pie pan.
4. Top the mixture with the crushed cracker crumbs and bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.
5. Remove the pan from the oven and top with the crumbled bacon.
6. Serve immediately with corn chips, crackers or bagel chips.