Wagyu Beef Bacon, Artichoke, and Shallot Dip

Ingredients

• 12 OZ Double 8 Cattle Company Fullblood Wagyu Beef Bacon (diced into half inch strips)
• Butter (for greasing the ceramic baking dish)
• 1 TBSP Grapeseed Oil
• 2 Shallots (small diced)
• 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 8 OZ BAG Frozen Artichokes (thawed)
• 1 1/2 TSP Kosher Salt (divided)
• 1/2 TSP Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 LB Cream Cheese
• 1/2 CUP Sour Cream
• 3/4 CUP Mayonnaise
• 1 Lemon (juiced)
• 1/2 CUP Chives (minced)
• 1 CUP Parmesan Cheese (shredded)
• 1 TSP Ancho Chili Powder
• 1 PACKAGE Pita Bread (5-6 pieces)
• Rendered Fullblood Wagyu Beef Bacon Fat
• 1/2 TSP Kosher Salt