CHIVE MASCARPONE DIP WITH HERBED PITA CHIPS

Chive Mascarpone Dip with Herbed Pita Chips image

I have a massive herb garden in the summer, with an abundance of chives. This cream-cheesy dip helps use them up. Make it a few days in advance for best flavor. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups (48 chips).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
3/4 cup minced fresh chives
3/4 cup sour cream
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
PITA CHIPS:
8 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches)
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Chill until serving., Cut each pita bread into six wedges; arrange in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, oil, salt and pepper; brush on pita wedges. Bake pitas at 400° until crisp, 8-10 minutes, turning once. Serve chips and vegetables with dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.