This delicious dip is always a hit! It is served warm and goes well with just about any type of cracker, chip or vegetable. I like it with pita chips. It is also healthy, of course eaten in moderation! I make it when we entertain at our house. It is a favorite to bring to parties and gatherings. And of course, delicious food makes us all happy!
Ingredients
- Three minced garlic cloves
- 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups of grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups of drained artichoke hearts, I bought Reese’s recipe ready artichoke hearts. (They are already chopped up)
- 1/4 tsp of pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 Quart Casarole dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400* Fahrenheit 204* Celsius.
- Mix ingredients: I softened the cream cheese in the bowl (or microwave on high for one minute) first, then blend the parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, chopped artichoke hearts, garlic, and finally spices. Mix ingredients together in a bowl until smooth, using a spoon, perhaps 3 minutes or so. Then transfer to the casserole dish and smooth out the top using a spatula or spoon.
- Place dish on the middle rack in the oven.
- I cooked it on 400* Fahrenheit (204* Celsius) for 10 minutes then reduced the heat to 350* Fahrenheit (177* Celsius) for the next 12 minutes. These temperatures worked for my oven, but watch it closely. The top should be spotty brown and bubbling.
- Let cool for around 20 minutes and enjoy! This can also be refrigerated for up to three weeks.
Cathy Dee 