Spinach Artichoke Dip with Bacon Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon (about 1/3 pound), chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed, drained, and chopped, or 1 12-ounce bunch fresh spinach, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or slightly less table salt)
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 8 ounces shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Pita chips, tortilla chips, crackers, or celery sticks, for serving