Jenn's Bacon-cheese Spread

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened
• 8 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 2 scallions, minced
• 8 stalks celery, halved

Recipe

• 1 set cheese out on the counter in your medium mixing bowl, preheat medium skillet over high medium heat.
• 2 cook bacon 3-4 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
• 3 while bacon is cooking, mince green onions and parsley, throw in the bowl with the cheese.
• 4 when bacon is done, drain for a moment on paper towels.
• 5 stack bacon and dice, add to the bowl with the cheese and herbs.
• 6 with a rubber spatula, press, scrape and mix the cheese, herbs and bacon thoroughly.
• 7 wipe celery stalks of dirt with a wet cloth, and trim each end.
• 8 fill stalks with cheese mixture and cut each stalk in half.
• 9 enjoy!