Whole-Wheat Pita Chips with Mascarpone-Chive Dipping Sauce
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 388
- Total Fat
- 32
- Saturated Fat
- 14
- Carbohydrates
- 20
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 3
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 69
- Sodium
- 416
- Total: 26 min
- Prep: 18 min
- Cook: 8 min
Ingredients
4 whole-wheat pita breads, halved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for seasoning
4 strips bacon, cooked until crisp, finely chopped
1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Directions
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
- Cut each pita half into 4 wedges. Arrange the pita wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with the oil, then sprinkle with the oregano, salt and pepper. Bake for 5 to 8 minutes until crisp and golden.
- In a medium bowl, combine the bacon, mascarpone cheese, sour cream, and chives. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl.
- Arrange the pita chips and dip on a platter and serve.