Spicy Bacon, Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Courtesy of "Savory Sweet Life" by Alice Currah.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 3  teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2  teaspoons  granulated garlic
• 1  lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke bottoms, drained and chopped
• 2  cups  Italian cheese blend

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Defrost the frozen spinach in the microwave for about 5 minutes. Carefully squeeze out as much water as possible and set aside.
3. Microwave the cream cheese for a minute.
4. Combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cayenne and granulated garlic in a large bowl and mix well.
5. Add the spinach, bacon, artichoke bottoms and cheese. Stir to combine.
6. Spread in a pie plate or small casserole dish.
7. Bake until bubbling and slightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.
8. Serve hot with crackers, pita chips or cocktail bread.