Name: Lemony Bacon-Artichoke Dip
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 3
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 -; Assorted vegetables, optional -

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Lemony Bacon-Artichoke Dip

1. 5 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped -

2. 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped -

3. 2 garlic cloves, minced -

4. 2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese -

5. 1/3 cup sour cream -

6. 1/2 teaspoon onion salt -

7. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

8. 1/8 teaspoon pepper -

9. 2 tablespoons lemon juice -

10. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese -

11. Pita bread wedges, toasted -

12. Assorted vegetables, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Lemony Bacon-Artichoke Dip

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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 and, if desired, assorted vegetables.