Artichoke Dip
Country Woman Christmas
Crackers make great dippers for this creamy appetizer (chips and breadsticks work well, too). It's become the traditional introduction to our family's Christmas Eve dinner.
SERVINGS: 16
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
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:
In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic and hot pepper sauce. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Serve warm with crackers. Yield: 2 cups.