Bacon Wrapped Artichoke Bites with a Basil Mayo

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Smithfield bacon (do not use thick sliced)
  • 4 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts, drained and cut in half
  • Decorative toothpicks
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 dashes of hot sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

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Preheat the broiler. Line two baking sheets with foil. Cut the bacon slices in half and place on one of the lined baking sheet. Broil for 3 minutes. Remove the bacon from the oven and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, wrap each artichoke half in a piece of bacon with the broiled side touching the artichoke. Place wrapped artichokes on the second lined baking sheet and broil for 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, basil, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Secure bacon and artichoke together with a decorative toothpick and serve basil mayo alongside for dipping.

For game day, appetizers can be reheated on the grill until bacon is brown and crisp.