Maple Bacon Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Maplewood Smoked Country Bacon
• ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed
• 16 ounces plain cream cheese, slightly softened
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup

Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lay bacon out in a single layer.
2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over bacon.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy. Set to the side to allow to cool.
4. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and maple syrup with a hand mixer until it is combined.
5. Chop bacon into small pieces and add them to the mixture. Stir until combined.
6. Smear on your favorite bagel!