Warm Cheesy Bacon Dip

8 ounces cream cheese softened

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayo

1 1/2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese

8-10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled/diced (reserve some for topping)

4 green onions thinly sliced

2 cloves garlic minced (1 teaspoon)

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Pinch of black pepper

Crackers or crostini for serving

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Combine cream cheese, sour cream and mayo in a medium sized bowl until smooth.

Reserve about a tablespoon of bacon and a tablespoon of green onion for topping.

Stir in cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic, red pepper flakes and black pepper.

Pour into a small baking dish or pie plate. Top with reserved bacon and green onions.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and dip is golden and bubbly.

Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with more fresh chopped scallions if desired.

Serve with crackers or toasted bread (crostini).