Hot Bleu Cheese Dip

7 slices bacon

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 ounces bleu cheese, crumbled

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1/4 cup half and half

2 tablespoons chopped chives

Toasted almond slices

Cook bacon until brown and crispy – crumble.  Combine garlic, cheese and half and half. Fold in bacon and chives.  Place in a baking dish which has been coated with nonstick vegetable spray.  Bake in pre-heated 350 oven for 30 minutes.  Top with toasted sliced almonds and serve with crackers.