ARTICHOKE DIP
The Taste of Home Cookbook New Revised 2nd Edition Give this golden dip some color after baking by sprinkling the top with sliced fresh tomatoes and chives. Mrs. William Garner, Austin, Texas Prep/Total Time: 30 Min. Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients
• 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained • 1 cup mayonnaise • 1/3 to 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 garlic clove, minced • Dash hot pepper sauce • Paprika, optional • Assorted crackers
Directions
1) In a large bowl, combine the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
2) Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Serve warm with crackers.
Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons dip (calculated without crackers) equals 117 calories 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 168 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 1 g protein.
ZIPPY ARTICHOKE DIP: Add 1 can (4 ounces) drained chopped green chilies to the mayonnaise mixture. Bake as directed.
CHEESY ARTICHOKE DIP: Add 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped onion, 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley and 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt to the mayonnaise mixture. Bake as directed.
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