INGREDIENTS
8 oz cream cheese (room temperature )
1 1/2 cups smoked Gouda (grated)
10-15 grinds black pepper (use smallest setting on the grinder)
1 Tbsp. bacon crumbles (I used Kirkland pre-cooked)
1/2 tsp. minced chives
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 cup bacon crumbles or chopped pecans