Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Ingredients (6-8 servings)
12 oz. Cream Cheese
2 cups fresh copped and steamed spinach
½ cup Sour Cream
1 can marinated artichoke hearts, quartered
½ cup Mayonnaise
½ tsp. chopped garlic

1 teaspoon Shallots finely chopped
1 cup grated Parmesan / Romano mix
2 Strips of thick cut Bacon chopped & cooked
1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

2 tsp. white wine (optional)
½ tsp. Salt

Directions

1. Chop and cook down bacon over medium high heat

2. Remove bacon, place in bowl, saute shallots over medium high heat in bacon renderings (2 min)

3. Add garlic, one tsp water or white wine to deglaze the pan (2 min), drain and place in bowl
4. Steam spinach and quarter artichoke hearts (retain marinade) and place in bowl

5. Heat cream cheese in Microwave for 1 minute or until hot and soft. Place in bowl and stir 

Prep:   15 minutes

Cook:  10 min

Serve:  Warm

Substitutions & Suggestions
Remove the bacon to prepare a meat free selection