Chive Mascarpone Dip with Herbed Pita Chips

Name: Chive Mascarpone Dip with Herbed Pita Chips
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 cups (48 chips).
Ingredients: 1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese; 3/4 cup minced fresh chives; 3/4 cup sour cream; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; PITA CHIPS:; 8 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches); 1/4 cup minced fresh oregano; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Assorted fresh vegetables

I have a massive herb garden in the summer, with an abundance of chives. This cream-cheesy dip helps use them up. Make it a few days in advance for best flavor. —Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Ingredients

1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
3/4 cup minced fresh chives
3/4 cup sour cream
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
PITA CHIPS:
8 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Chill until serving.
Cut each pita bread into six wedges; arrange in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, oil, salt and pepper; brush on pita wedges. Bake pitas at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Serve chips and vegetables with dip.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons dip with 3 chips (calculated without vegetables): 210 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Chive & Bacon Dip with Toasted Pita in Taste of Home February/March 2012

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gertrudescook

Mar 10, 2015

This dip is amazing! I've already made it a half a dozen times. Love the homemade pita chips also.
amyeverett33

Aug 2, 2012

This dip is delicious! i would make the day before for fuller flavor. We also used as a sandwich spread and it was outstanding! i used store bought pita chips but liked pretzels the best.