Cheesy Bacon and Chives Dip

• bacon↗1⁄2 lb

  chopped

• onion↗1

  finely chopped

• double Gloucester cheese↗3 1⁄2 ounces

  crumbled

• chives2 tablespoons

  snipped

• table cream↗5 fluid ounces
• black pepper

  to taste

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Fry bacon until crisp.

2. 2

   Remove bacon and fry onion in bacon fat until soft; drain well.

3. 3

   Place crumbled cheese into a food processor and add the bacon, chives, onion and a little cream.

4. 4

   Blend until smooth, gradually adding remaining cream.

5. 5

   Transfer to a small saucepan and heat gently.

6. 6

   Stir in pepper to taste and serve warm.