Bacon Blue Cheese Dip

I found this from Southern Living and it is five stars. Every time I make it friends ask me for it. I have adapted it to my own tastes to bring out more flavor.

Blue Cheese Bacon Dip

* 1 package of bacon, chopped finely
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
* 1/3 cup half-and-half sometimes more
* 1 smallll container of crumbled blue cheese
* 4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions
* 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, or pecans toasted
* baquettes

Cook chopped bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until crisp. Drain bacon, and set aside. Add minced garlic to skillet, and sauté 1 minute.
Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add half-and-half, beating until combined. Stir in bacon, garlic, blue cheese, and chives. Spoon mixture evenly into 4 (1-cup) individual baking dishes.
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbly. Sprinkle evenly with chopped walnuts, and serve with grape clusters and flatbread or assorted crackers.