Lemony Bacon-Artichoke Dip

By Janes_kitchen

Ingredients

• A GOOD IDEA TO DOUBLE RECIPE
• 5 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
• 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Pita bread wedges, toasted

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 45mins

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 teaspoons in pan. Add artichoke hearts and garlic to drippings; cook and stir 1 minute.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, onion salt, salt and pepper until smooth. Beat in lemon juice. Fold in artichoke mixture and half of the bacon.
Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; top with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with pita wedges. Yield: 12 servings (1/4 cup each).