Cheese Spreads using Hormel Bacon and Ham

The cheese spreads I made for my Hormel Christmas Party were very simple and can be changed in a number of ways to fit your own taste.  Here is the basic recipe:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 pkg (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
Hot sauce, to taste, optional
8-10 butter crackers, crumbled
Hormel Ham or Bacon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Mix mayonnaise, shredded cheese, cream cheese and hot sauce.  Spray a baking dish with non-stick spray.  Spread mixture into dish.  Bake 20-25 minutes or until cheese has melted and dish is bubbly.  Sprinkle with crumbs and ham or bacon.  Serve hot or room temperature.

[image error] Changes can be made by thinking with your taste buds.  Add dehydrated, chopped onions; garlic; mushrooms; dill weed; or maybe some chopped green onions.  Change up the topping by using crushed cheese crackers instead of butter crackers.  You can even add the ham or bacon in with the cheese instead of sprinkling over the crackers.  Or leave the crackers off completely and decorate with chopped olives for a holiday look.  A Fun Recipe!