Hot & Cheesy Artichoke Dip
By
Mary Compton
@marykate16
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Ingredients
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·14-16 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained
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·4 oz. can diced green chilies, drained
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·or 1 jalapeno, seeded & sliced into chunks
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·2 fresh garlic cloves, smashed/skin removed
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·8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
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·1/2 cup mayonnaise
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·1/2 cup sour cream
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·1 cup freshly shredded parmesan or parmesan-romano cheese
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·dill weed [fresh or dried], salt, & black pepper...to taste
How to Make Hot & Cheesy Artichoke Dip
- Pre-heat oven to 350-degrees...bake on middle rack placement...
- Place all ingredients into food processor bowl; process 'til smooth. Taste; adjust seasonings as necessary. Spread mixture evenly into oven proof (non-greased) serving dish.
- Bake 'til hot & bubbly, about 25 minutes...
Serve w/favorite crackers, chips, &/or fresh veggies. - OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: Add your favorites...NOT to be processed w/above ingredients...stir these into already processed mixture:
1 thinly sliced green onion
2-3 slices [cooked & crumbled] bacon
1/4 cup coarsely chopped water chestnuts
2 tablespoons [drained & chopped] red pimento - May add "TOPPING" before baking: Sprinkle 1/2 to 1 cup freshly shredded Monterey Jack cheese over top of artichoke mixture then add the following on top of cheese layer:
Melt 2-3 tablespoons butter...add 1 cup Panko...stir 'til butter soaks into Panko...sprinkle evenly on top of cheese layer... bake as directed.