Hot Cheesy Artichoke Dip

 

1

cup milk

3/4

cup canned artichoke hearts, drained, chopped

1

slice bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled, or 1 tablespoon cooked real bacon pieces

4

teaspoons all-purpose flour

2

teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/4

teaspoon garlic powder

1/8

teaspoon pepper

1 1/2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz)

1

box (8 oz) pasteurized prepared cheese product, cubed

Baguette French bread slices or Melba bagel chips

• 1 In 2-quart saucepan, mix milk, artichoke hearts, bacon, flour, mustard, garlic powder and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until hot and thickened, but not boiling.
• 2 Gradually stir in cheeses. Cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until cheeses are melted.
• 3 Transfer mixture to fondue pot. Adjust flame or heat so mixture stays hot but does not boil. Serve warm with baguette bread slices.