8 slices bacon, chopped, browned and drained
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 rounded teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
3 green onions, chopped
2 rounded teaspoons prepared horseradish - optional, but very good

1/2 cup smoked almonds, coarsely chopped

Baby carrots for dipping
Selection of flat breads, cocktail sized pumpernickel or rye bread or sliced whole-grain baguette

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, Swiss cheese and green onions with cooked bacon. Transfer to a shallow small casserole and bake until golden and bubbly at edges, 15 to 18 minutes. Top with chopped smoked almonds. Place dip on platter and surround warm casserole with carrots and breads for dipping.

From Rachael Ray, FoodNetwork.com