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zackaboo
09-11-2008, 07:56 AM
I made this dip earlier this week when I was hosting Bunco and it was a huge hit. I have to admit that it was great - especially for a reduced fat artichoke dip. Most of the full-fat recipes have too much mayo flavor for my taste. In this recipe, the artichoke flavor really comes through and as a bonus, it was extremely easy to make.

I served it with baguette slices but it is also really good with pretzels.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Hot Artichoke-Cheese Dip

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers - hot Dips

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 garlic cloves
1 green onion -- cut into pieces
1/3 cup Parmiagano-Reggiano cheese -- divided
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup Neufchatel cheese
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
12 ounces frozen artichoke hearts -- thawed and drained
24 baguette slices -- toasted

Preheat oven to 400°.

Place garlic and onion in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); process until almost smooth. Add artichoke hearts; pulse until artichoke hearts are coarsely chopped. Spoon mixture into a 3-cup gratin dish coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until thoroughly heated and bubbly. Serve hot with baguette.


Source:
"Cooking Light, September 2008"


NOTES : This warm dip is just the thing when you hanker for a creamy, cheesy snack. And because you are likely to have the ingredients on hand in the fridge and freezer, it's also great for impromptu entertaining.

lkcolona
09-11-2008, 08:01 AM
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I plan to make this soon. My hubby loves artichoke dip.:)
Lisa

Kate B
09-11-2008, 08:26 AM
I haven't made it to this recipe in the Sept issue yet... it looks very yummy. I really don't like low-fat mayo, so may sub the "real" thing as the amount isn't too much.

Thanks for sharing!

Kate

zackaboo
09-11-2008, 08:35 AM
I actually don't use low-fat mayonnaise either and didn't buy it just for this recipe. The other thing that I forgot to mention is that I would add a bit of salt next time as I think it could use a touch more seasoning.