A tried and true hit for your holiday parties.

ARTICHOKE DIP RECIPE

Serves: 10-12 Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In: 45 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

•2 cans water packed artichoke hearts, drained
•2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
•1 cup mayonnaise
•1 cup Parmesan cheese
•garlic powder
•parsley flakes
•cayenne pepper

PROCEDURE:

•Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
•Coarsely chop artichokes, set aside.
•Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan.
•Beat until fluffy.
•Add seasonings and artichokes.
•Blend well by hand.
•Place dip into a casserole (I use a fluted quiche dish) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly golden brown.

Enjoy
Chef Phil

Serve with your favorite savory crackers or sliced baguette style bread. When I do this for a holiday party I buy a festive style dish to serve it in, sign the bottom with the date and leave it as a thank you gift for the hostess.