Cheese Spread for Bagels
From:	Ken, Val-d'Or, Quebec, Canada
Comments:	This delicious spread is not for those who are concerned about their weight. It is also good with crackers.

4 finely chopped bacon slices 4 tablespoons [60 mL] finely chopped onion 8 ounces [227 g] cream cheese 1 teaspoon [5 mL] chopped parsley Salt Bagel halves	Fry bacon bits until crunchy; reserve bacon bits and wipe frying pan with paper toweling. Fry chopped onion into the same frying pan until translucent. Mix together cream cheese, bacon bits, chopped onion and parsley. Salt to taste. Refrigerate for 3 hours. Spread over bagel halves.