Cranberry & Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip

We had a "Dip Off" at work this week in prep for the Super Bowl. I love appetizers and dips so figured this was a chance to try a new dip. I had intended to make this dip for book club too so why not try it out first.

It's a hot dip, but I didn't heat it. Big Mistake! It was OK, but I suspect hot it would be WAY better. Next time it's getting heated.

I didn't win the dip off by the way.

Cranberry & Bacon Swiss Cheese Dip
Recipe from Taste of Home

Recipe from Taste of Home

Makes 3 cups

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup spreadable chive and onion cream cheese
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper blend
3 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped onions, thawed and patted dry
8 pieces ready-to-serve fully cooked bacon, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, divided
1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
Slices French bread baguette (1/4 inch thick), toasted

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, mustard and garlic pepper blend. Add Swiss cheese; mix well. Stir in onions, bacon, 1/4 cup almonds and cranberries. Spread into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup almonds. Place on a baking sheet.

Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 25-30 minutes. Serve warm with baguette slices.