This is a really tasty spread that makes a great party appetizer served with crackers. It’s also great spread on bagels for breakfast, brunch or a snack–I really like it on Everything bagels! It’s so easy to make, too…you can whip this up in no time! I originally clipped this recipe out of a magazine some time ago, but I found it over at Food.com, too. According to Food.com, this recipe makes 16 servings…or maybe a little less if you like to spread it on thick! 🙂
BACON-GREEN ONION CREAM CHEESE SPREAD (adapted from Food.com)
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese, regular or light
- 4 ounces cooked bacon, chopped (or you can substitute real bacon bits)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (2-3, depending on their size)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and blend well. Cover and chill in refrigerator until ready to use. This spread can be stored in your refrigerator for up to 2 days. Serve as a spread for bagels or crackers.
Over at Food.com, they refer to this spread as a “schmere.” According to Epicurious, the word is thought to have come from the Yiddish word shmirn (to smear or grease), and is used in the culinary world to describe a dab of cream cheese or mayonnaise that is spread on a bagel or roll. A new word we can add to our vocabulary! 🙂
NancyC 
One of my favorite combinations. It’s also good piped into cherry tomatoes and opened snow peas…
Jane (artfully graced)
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Those are great ideas, Jane–thanks for sharing them!
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I could spend hours here at your site looking at your yummy recipes! Love this one.
Best wishes,
Natasha.
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Thank you, Natasha! 🙂
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This looks so good, I can smell it!
I could comment on every post… you have some wonderful recipes (along with Isaiah).
Blessings, e-Mom
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Thanks so much, Susannah! 🙂
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Oh! 3 of my favorite ingredients placed on top of a bagel. Yes please!
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sounds so yummi! I must try:) first just looking and the picture I thought it`s tuna… i never had a bacon spread before:)
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It was the first time I had made a bacon spread, too! It’s also yummy if you pop it in the microwave for about 10 sec. after spreading it on the bagel to warm it up a little.
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this looks like tuna salad! sounds good tho, gonna try it!
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Does this really call for 4 oz of COOKED bacon? Not 4 oz of uncooked? It seems like a lot. Or is there supposed to be a ton of bacon?
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Yes, it is cooked bacon–just add less, though, if you don’t want that much in your spread!
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Why is this only good for 2 days?
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You could keep the spread longer than 2 days, but I think it tastes best within a few days of making it!
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Made this today for the first time (reduced real bacon bits to 2-ounces) and served to company. We LOVED it! A new favorite that I’ll be making often for years to come…like our next company this weekend! Thanks Nancy.
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So glad to hear you like the recipe, Sally Lou! 🙂
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Oh yes, I used whipped cream cheese, and it was perfect. Easy to mix and stays spreadable.
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