Slow Cooker Smoky Bacon and Horseradish Dip

 

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1

small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)

1

package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed

2

cups shredded Gruyère cheese (8 ounces)

1

cup half-and-half

8

slices peppered smoked bacon, crisply cooked and chopped

2

tablespoons cream-style horseradish

1/3

cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

French or herbed bread cubes, if desired

Water crackers, if desired

• 1 Mix garlic, onion, cream cheese, Gruyère cheese and half-and-half in 1 1/2-quart slow cooker.
• 2 Cover and cook on low heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until mixture is hot.
• 3 Stir in bacon, horseradish and parsley. Cover and cook on high heat setting about 15 minutes or until mixture is hot. Serve with bread cubes or crackers for dipping.