Apricot Cream Cheese Dip with Bacon and Pecans

Apricot Cream Cheese Dip with Bacon and Pecans

2/3 cup apricot preserves

1/4 cup low fat sour cream

8 oz. Neufchâtel cheese or cream cheese, room temperature

6 strips cooked bacon, room temp and finely chopped

1/4 rounded cup chopped pecans

salty crackers (I use Ritz) for dipping

Place cream cheese and sour cream on a medium mixing bowl.

Place apricot preserves in a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave for about 20 seconds to soften. Add to cream cheese and sour cream. Whisk smooth.

Stir in bacon and pecans. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Makes 6 servings.