Yields: 6 to 8 servings.
½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
8 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) Swiss cheese, shredded
3 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
½ sleeve butter crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350˚. Mix mayonnaise, cream cheese, and Swiss cheese in a bowl. Stir in green onions and bacon. Spread mixture in a shallow 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle crackers on top. Drizzle butter over crackers. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve hot with crackers.
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