Jalapeno Bacon Dip

2 (8-ounce) blocks of cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 8 strips of crisp cooked bacon, coarsely crumbled 1 tablespoon bacon drippings 1/2 to 1 (4-ounce) can diced jalapenos

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, paprika and bacon drippings in bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixture is perfectly smooth. Fold in crumbled bacon. Depending on heat tolerance, fold in 2 to 4 ounces of diced jalapenos. Scrape into a shallow 1-quart baking dish and bake until bubbly and lightly browned, about 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with a baguette or pita or tortilla chips. Yield: About 3-1/2 cups.