Shelly's Recipe

SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP WITH BACON

Category: Dips - Hot

2 French baguettes, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
16 oz cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
5 thick bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed dry

Preheat oven to 350. Arrange baguette slices in single layer on 2 large baking sheets. Coat bread with olive oil-flavored cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.

Place mayonnaise, garlic, and cream cheese in bowl. Beat with mixer at medium speed until well blended and creamy. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, bacon, artichoke hearts and spinach. Spread mixture into 11x7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle wit remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with toasted baguette slices.