Nutty Artichoke Spread Recipe

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I keep a can of artichoke hearts in my pantry so I can quickly make my signature appetizer at a moment's notice. I find wheat or whole grain crackers nicely complements the artichoke. Everyone likes this warm spread.—Susan Kruspe, Shortsville, New York

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Nutty Artichoke Spread Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 32 Servings

15 15 30

Ingredients

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and onion. Stir in the artichokes, cheese, pecans and bacon. Spoon into a greased 9-in. pie plate.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with crackers. Yield: 4 cups.

Nutritional Facts 2 tablespoons (calculated without crackers) equals 80 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Nutty Artichoke Spread in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2011, p20