Bacon-Tomato Dip                                           Jan Peterson

6 or 8 slices bacon

1 8 – oz. pkg. softened cream cheese

1 or 2 tsp. prepared mustard

2 Heaping Tbsp. Miracle Whip

12/ tsp. garlic salt (or more to taste)

½ tsp. celery seed

1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and finely chopped

¼ cup chopped green pepper (optional)

Assorted fresh vegetable dippers or crackers

In a skillet, cook the bacon until crisp (or do it in the oven).  Remove, drain on paper towels and crumble.  In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, mustard and celery seed.  Stir in the crumbled bacon, tomato and green pepper.  Cover and chill.  Makes 2 cups.