Warm Artichoke and Bacon Dip Recipe | Food Network UK

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 to 4 pitta breads
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Butter, for greasing the baking dish
• 5 strips thick-cut bacon
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, optional
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• One 8-ounce bag frozen artichokes, thawed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups (16 ounces) mascarpone cheese
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)