SPINACH, ARTICHOKE AND BACON DIP WITH CRISPY PITAS

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Spinach, Artichoke and Bacon Dip with Crispy Pitas image

Provided by The Hearty Boys

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 shallot, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
10 bacon strips, fried until crisp and crumbled
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Crispy Pitas, recipe follows
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
8 pitas, cut into 12 wedges each

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium low heat. Add the garlic and shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot softens and the garlic begins to brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Put the spinach in a colander and squeeze out all of the excess water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the artichoke hearts, crumbled bacon, cooked garlic and shallot, lemon zest, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mix well with a rubber spatula, and transfer to a decorative bowl. Allow to sit for 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend. Serve with crispy pitas.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all of the herbs and spices in a small bowl. Put the pita wedges into a large mixing bowl and add the spice mix. Drizzle the oil over all and toss well to coat. Put the pitas onto a baking sheet, shake it to even them out and place the pan into the top half of the preheated oven until they are crispy and lightly brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool 10 minutes and mound around the dip bowl.

Abdur Rohan Shoun
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This dip is a must-try for any fan of spinach artichoke dip.


Desserray Bouyer
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I've been making this dip for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


Rowen Camryn
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This dip is the perfect party food. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Gillian Agbodeka
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach artichoke dip, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Braxton Sachs
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This dip is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Mohan Barua
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I've made this dip several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a keeper!


Nawabzada Nasir
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This dip is perfect for dipping pita chips, crackers, or vegetables.


Nayan Bary
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I love that this dip is made with fresh ingredients. It makes it taste so much better than the store-bought stuff.


Fyyd Ssd
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This dip is a great way to use up leftover spinach and artichokes.


Abdulramon Olamide
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I've tried a lot of spinach artichoke dips, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and addictive.


Mianasad Lupra
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This dip is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor.


BABU OFFICIAL
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I love that this dip can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for parties or busy weeknights.


Jalal Media
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This dip is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Asadul Bepary
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I made this dip for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Tonia McLinn
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This dip is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's cheesy, creamy, and full of flavor. I love to serve it with pita chips or crackers.


Jan Gf
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I've made this dip a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Isabella Meza
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This spinach artichoke and bacon dip was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved it.