Smokey Bacon And Cheddar Cheese Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large cloved garlic, minced
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
12 ounces hickory wood smoked bacon, fried crisp, and crumbled
1 small white onion, finely chopped and browned in a little of the bacon fat 1-2 Tbs
1/2 cup very hot water

Preparation

Beat together cream cheese and butter.
Beat in each remainder ingredient one at a time in order given.
Pour into large tupperware and chill.
Serve with Ritz crackers.