Cheddar-Bacon Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
1 (10 oz.) pkg. extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 1/2 c.)
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper
party rye bread slices

Preparation

Cook bacon; drain on paper towels.
Crumble and set aside. In blender at medium speed, or in food processor with knife blade attached, blend cheese and next 4 ingredients until smooth. Stir in crumbled bacon.
Cover and refrigerate, if not serving right away.
To serve, bring spread to room temperature to soften slightly.
Serve with party rye bread.