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Serves: 12
Total Calories: 394

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese , softened
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 head lettuce , torn
2 tomatoes , chopped
1 cucumber , sliced
3 carrots , peeled and sliced
10 to 12 green onions, , finely chopped
1 (8-ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 pound bacon , crisply cooked and crumbled

Blend first 6 ingredients together cover and set aside. Layer lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and onions in a 13" x 9" serving dish spread cream cheese mixture over the top. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese add layer of bacon. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

TIP: When frying bacon for this salad, reserve a few pieces. Slice a homegrown tomato into fat slices and add lettuce for a fresh BLT sandwich...tomorrow's lunch is ready!

From "Meals in Minutes." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 12
Total Calories: 394
Calories from Fat: 327

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