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
Chive Mascarpone Dip with Herbed Pita Chips
Chive Mascarpone Dip with Herbed Pita Chips
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
10 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
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Chill until serving.
- Cut each pita bread into 6 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° until crisp, 8-10 minutes, 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.
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