Hot Cheesy Artichoke Dip

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 3/4 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
• 1 slice bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled, or 1 tablespoon cooked real bacon pieces
• 4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
• 1 box (8 oz) pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed
• Baguette French bread slices or Melba bagel chips

Preparation

Step 1

In 2-quart saucepan, mix milk, artichoke hearts, bacon, flour, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot and thickened, but not boiling.

Gradually stir in cheeses. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until cheeses are melted.

Transfer mixture to fondue pot. Adjust flame or heat so mixture stays hot but does not boil. Serve warm with baguette bread slices