LEMONY BACON-ARTICHOKE DIP

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Move over, spinach-artichoke dip-bacon adds much more flavor. You might want to double the recipe because there are never any leftovers. -Heidi Jobe, Carrollton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (3 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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 the bacon., Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining bacon; top with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Serve with pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.