2bleu's Spinach and Artichoke Dip With Bacon

• 10 ounces chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
• 14 ounces artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 6 ounces queso fresco (queso melting cheese)
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

1. OVEN: Preheat oven to 350F Combine all ingredients and bake in an ovenproof casserole dish for 25-30 minutes until bubbly.
2. MICROWAVE: Combine all ingredients except bacon in microwaveable bowl.
3. Microwave on high for 2 minutes then stir well.
4. Repeat this step 3 more times or until cheese is completely melted and mixture is well blended.
5. Stir in the crumbled bacon during the final heating or sprinkle on top.
6. BREAD BOWL: Heat as directed for microwave till dip is warm.
7. Place dip into the center of a hollowed out bread loaf.
8. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.

spinach, hearts, onion, mayonnaise, cream cheese, queso fresco, red pepper, garlic, black pepper, bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/2bleus-spinach-and-artichoke-dip-with-bacon-281314 (may not work)