Shelly's Recipe

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP WITH BACON

Category: Dips - Hot

2 (8 oz) French bread baguettes, cut into 32 (1/4 inch) slices
Olive oil flavored cooking spray
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup (about 2 1/2 oz) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
5 center cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry

Preheat oven to 350. Arrange baguette slices in a single layer on 2 large baking sheets, and coat bread with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned.

Place mayonnaise, garlic, 1/3 less fat cream cheese, and fat free cream cheese in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended and creamy. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, bacon, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Spread mixture into an 11 x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve with toasted baguette slices.