Spinach Artichoke And Bacon Dip With Crispy Pitas Recipes

WARM ARTICHOKE AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• For the pita chips: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder and cumin. Drizzle the tops of the pita breads with the oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture and salt. Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
• For the dip: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch round ceramic deep-dish pie pan or a 1-quart baking dish.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and bacon and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, crumble into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside. In the same skillet, add the oil (if needed), shallots, garlic, artichokes, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the shallots are translucent and the artichokes begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer the vegetables to a food processor. Add the mascarpone cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1/2 of the cooked bacon pieces and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Pulse until combined but still chunky. Place the dip in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining bacon pieces. Bake until just warmed through (do not let the dip boil), 10 minutes. Serve the pita chips alongside.

HOT ARTICHOKE, SPINACH AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• Remove a lid from the loaf of bread. Scoop inside of bread out, leaving about a 1/2 inch shell.
• I baked the lid and the soft insides for 5 minutes, then broke into chunks for dipping.
• Mix together all ingredients except paprika, and pile into bread shell.
• Sprinkle over paprika, and bake in a moderate oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
• Serve with vegetables and crackers to dip (I just like to rip the bread shell apart though).

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Thaw and drain spinach.
• Be certain to get all the liquid out. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes, until top is golden brow n.
• - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas : Delicious with pita chips.
• * Exported from MasterCook * Pita Chips Recipe By : Claudia Landis Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:30 Categories : Appetizers Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 package whole wheat pita bread -- cut into wedges olive oil or vegetable cooking spray seasoning (such as Mrs.
• Dash) Cut pitas into 8-12 wedges per slice. Place the pita wedges onto a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• If using olive oil, brush the pita wedges with olive oil, then sprinkle with seasoning.
• If using cooking spray, sprinkle the pita wedges with seasoning, then spray.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until crisp, about 20 minutes.
• Pita chips may need to be turned half-way through in order to crisp on both sides.