Instructions

1. Gather the ingredients. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F.
2. Place the bacon on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until crisp, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 1/4 cup of the bacon drippings, plus an additional 2 tablespoons for the baking dish.
3. Combine the cream cheese, cottage cheese, cream of chicken soup, Secret Sauce, red pepper flakes, and pimento peppers in a large bowl. Mix well until combined.
4. Stir the chicken into the mixture. Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with the reserved 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
5. Place the crackers and cooled bacon in a large bowl, then use the bottom of a 1-cup measuring cup to crush together into small pieces. Stir in the shredded cheese, a few grinds of black pepper, and the reserved 1/4 cup bacon drippings to combine.
6. Sprinkle the cracker-bacon topping evenly over the chicken mixture in the baking dish. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
7. Let cool for 10 minutes, then serve garnished with scallions.