14 oz can artichoke hearts
1 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
1 garlic salt, to taste
1 dill weed, to taste
1 paprika
Directions
Drain and chop artichoke hearts finely and set aside. Mix remaining
ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add artichoke hearts and mix
well. Place in long shallow dish that has been greased or sprayed
with non-stick spray. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 375 F. for
approximately 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and brown.
Serve with Ritz crackers, or dipping cracker of your choice. Keep warm
while serving.
The original poster wrote: "Great for parties...I rarely tell anybody
the ingredients until they have tasted this dish. Most think it is a
warm "crab dip"; all are amazed that it is artichokes.
Posted on WWiVNet, source unknown. Electronic format by Cathy Harned.
Servings: 1 batch
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