Bacon and Cheese Wreath

This smoky bacon and Parmesan spread is ideal for parties and holiday get-togethers. For a pretty yuletide presentation, decorate the cream cheese wreathe with green parsley and red pimientos.

2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup green onions, sliced
10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Garnish:
Italian parsley sprigs
diced pimientos
assorted crackers

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and, if desired, onions. Stir in bacon. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Invert a small bowl in the center of a serving platter. Drop cream cheese mixture by rounded Tbsp. around edge of bowl. Remove bowl. Smooth cream cheese mixture, forming a wreath. Garnish with parsley and pimientos if desired. Serve with crackers.

Makes 3 cups.

Nutrition: 2 Tbsp.: 87 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 116mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.