Grilled Artichokes with Bacon and Rosemary Dip

Name: Grilled Artichokes with Bacon and Rosemary Dip
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 mediums fresh artichokes; 4 strips bacon; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh rosemary; 2 lemons, cut in half; 237 milliliters mayonnaise; 1 sprig Fresh rosemary , for garnish; 59 milliliters sour cream; 2 liters water

Grilled Artichokes with Bacon and Rosemary Dip might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 202 calories, 4g of protein, and 18g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up cream, water, mayonnaise, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes.

Instructions

For the artichokes: Trim the artichokes by removing the outer 2 layers of leaves and cutting 1/2 inch off the top. In a large Dutch oven, combine the water and lemons. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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Artichoke

Lemon

Water

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Dutch Oven

Add 3 artichokes and boil for 7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the artichokes and drain. Repeat with the remaining 3 artichokes. Cool the artichokes and cut in half lengthwise. Scrape and discard the fuzzy choke from each artichoke half. Set the artichoke halves aside.

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Artichoke

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Slotted Spoon

For the dip: In a small skillet, cook the bacon until crisp, reserving 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Crumble the bacon.

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Bacon

Dip

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Frying Pan

In a medium serving bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, bacon drippings, mayonnaise, sour cream, and rosemary. Chill thoroughly.

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Bacon Drippings

Real Bacon Pieces

Mayonnaise

Sour Cream

Rosemary

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To serve: Spray a grill rack with nonstick, nonflammable cooking spray. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Arrange the artichokes, cut-side down, on the grill rack. Grill until tender, about 5 minutes on each side.

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