Party Appetizers- Artichoke and Bacon Spread
August 4, 2008 by Linette Gerlach
Filed under Recipes, appetizers
I’m always looking for simple, unique appetizers to serve at parties. Carr’s Crackers sent me this one for Artichoke and Bacon Spread.
Artichoke and Bacon Spread
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Time to Table: 55 minutes
Yield: 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons artichoke mixture; 10 servings
5 slices bacon
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 can (14 oz.) quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
30 Carr’s Table Water Roasted Garlic and Herb Crackers
1. Crosswise cut bacon into 1/8- to 1/4-inch slivers. In large nonstick skillet cook bacon until brown and crisp. Drain off fat, reserving 1 tablespoon. Remove bacon from skillet. Drain on paper towels.
2. Return reserved bacon fat to skillet. Stir in onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in carrot. Continue cooking for 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in vinegar and rosemary.
3. Set aside four pieces of artichoke. Stir remaining artichoke pieces into mixture in skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until liquid evaporates. Remove from heat. Stir in salt and pepper. Cool slightly.
4. Transfer artichoke mixture to food processor bowl. Cover and process until smooth. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Stir in half of the cooked bacon.
5. Cut reserved artichoke pieces into thin slivers. Spoon about 2 teaspoons artichoke mixture on each cracker. Garnish with artichoke slivers and remaining cooked bacon pieces.
Enjoy! And watch for a Carr’s Cracker’s giveaway coming up here at She Knows Parties.
Recipe and image courtesy of Carr’s Crackers
If you like this artichoke spread, here’s another great artichoke recipe:
Cheesy Artichoke Bottoms (Serves 3)
Ingredients:
• 3 canned marinated artichoke bottoms
• 1/4 cup shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 12-oz. container Santa Barbara Bay® Artichoke Dip
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Place marinated artichoke bottoms in a lightly greased baking dish.
3. Top each artichoke with Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is golden brown.
5. Remove from oven and top each artichoke with one tablespoon of artichoke dip and sprinkle with additional cheese.
6. Return artichokes to oven and heat for an additional 5 minutes.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Barbera, Sounds wonderful, thanks for sharing!
I have a lot or recipes for artichoke dips and spreads but this on eis wuite unique. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you!