Frugal Recipe: Hot Collard and Artichoke Dip with Bacon Recipe, yum!

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• 10 slices bacon
• 11/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• ½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 8 oz container sour cream
• 8 oz container chive and onion cream cheese spread
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 16 oz package frozen chopped collard greens, thawed and squeezed dry
• 14 oz can quartered artichoke hearts, drained

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes or until crisp; drain and crumble.
3. Combine 1 cup Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, cream cheese spread, hot sauce and garlic in a large bowl; stir until well blended. Stir in greens, artichoke hearts and half of bacon.
4. Transfer to an 11×7-inch baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with remaining ½ cup Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake 30 minutes or until bubbly and browned. Sprinkle with remaining bacon. Serve with crackers, pita chips or baguette.