Bacon-Green Onion Cream Cheese Spread
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 Everythingbagels! 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 light4 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!
