Hot Cheese and Bacon Dip

Hot Cheese and Bacon Dip

(adapted from the Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook)

16 slices bacon, diced
2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, cubed and softened
4 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. dried minced onion
1/2 tsp. salt
2-3 drops Tabasco

Brown and drain bacon. Set aside. Mix remaining ingredients in slow cooker. Cover. Cook on Low 1 hour, stirring occasionally until cheese melts. Stir in bacon. Serve with fruit slices or French bread slices.

Karla's Notes: I served it with carrot and celery sticks, and bread-machine bread slices. We found it a little salty for our tastes. Since it has the other seasonings, I would just leave out the salt all together next time.