Artichoke and Roasted Garlic Dip with Baked Flatbread Sticks

Artichoke and Roasted Garlic Dip with Baked Flatbread SticksServes 5 to 7

Ingredients:flatbread sticks:

• 3 sheets whole wheat flatbread, cut into 1”x4” sticks
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

artichoke dip:

• 1 head garlic, top sliced off
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 8 ounces mascarpone, softened
• 1/3 c light mayonnaise
• ½ cup part-skim mozzarella, shredded
• ¼ cup parmesan, grated
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 teaspoon dry mustard
• salt and pepper to taste

topping:

• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon parmesan, grated
• 1 ½ tablespoons butter, melted

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Brush the strips of flatbread with the oil and sprinkle with the smoked paprika.
3. Line the strips onto two baking sheets (sprayed with nonstick cooking spray) and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp and golden brown around the edges.
4. Set aside and allow to cool.
5. While the flatbread cools bring the temperature of the oven up to 375°F.
6. Place the head of garlic onto a small piece of aluminum foil, drizzle with olive and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7. Loosely wrap the foil around the garlic and roast in the oven for about 45 minutes or until the garlic cloves have softened completely and slightly browned.
8. Carefully squeeze the clove into a bowl and discard the peel.
9. Mash the cloves into a paste and stir in the remaining dip ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Stir the mixture until fully incorporated.
11. Scoop the dip into a 3 cup baking dish of your choice and set aside.
12. In a small bowl toss together the topping ingredients and sprinkle over the dip filled ramekin.
13. Bake in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
14. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving with whole wheat flatbread crisps.