Hot Baked Artichoke Bean Dip

1 15 oz. can cannellini beans  
1 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice  
1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts (not marinated)  
1 cup packed, shredded Colby Jack cheese  
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese  
1/2 cup sour cream  
1/3 cup mayonnaise  
1-2 cloves garlic, minced  
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce  
4 dashes Tabasco™ hot pepper sauce  
1/4 tsp. black pepper  
   
Toppings:  
4 slices turkey bacon, fried crisp and crumbled  
2 Tbsp. green onion tops  

Drain and rinse beans in a colander.  Place beans and lemon juice in food processor and process until smooth.  Drain artichoke hearts and add to bean mixture. Process until artichokes are finely chopped.  Pour mixture into a medium bowl and add remaining dip ingredients, except for toppings.  Spread dip into a medium casserole dish.  Sprinkle toppings over dip.  Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until dip is very hot.  Allow to cool slightly before serving.  Serve with vegetable slices. 

VARIATION: substitute Swiss cheese for the Colby Jack cheese.

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