Cheddar-Bacon Spread
["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"]
["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."]
["bacon", "extra sharp", "milk", "mayonnaise", "Worcestershire sauce", "ground red pepper", "party rye bread"]