OUR BEST BITES’ GARLIC AND ARTICHOKE DIP

These Louisiana Gals have got it going on!

-they also provide step by step instructions and pictures all along the way…
I have a link to their blog on mine but I wanted to save this one especially b/c it just looked like a perfect football party food.

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/09/garlic-artichoke-dip.html?ref=nf

Garlic Artichoke Dip

Recipe by Our Best Bites

2 8-oz. packages cream cheese (light works great), softened

1 c. mayonnaise (no Miracle Whip or fat free mayonnaise, although low-fat mayo also works great)

1 c. (packed) shredded Parmesan cheese (try to get a wedge and grate it yourself; the pre-shredded stuff in a bag doesn't melt well)

1 12-oz. jar MARINATED artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

6-7 cloves garlic, minced

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the mayonnaise and shredded Parmesan cheese. Gently add in the chopped artichoke hearts and minced garlic. Place the mixture into a 9" pie plate (or divided evenly among smaller dishes) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until it's lightly browned and bubbly on top. Serve hot with slices of bread and/or tortilla chips.