Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip


1 lb. cream cheese, softened

1 c. yogurt/sour cream/mayo (any combination will do)
1 c. chopped artichoke hearts or any tapenade
1 c. chopped spinach
1/4 c. chopped basil
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 c. grated Parmesan
salt/pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Place into a casserole dish and bake at 375 degrees until the top is bubbly and starting to brown. Serve warm with bread, veggies and crackers.

This is quite versatile. I have used olives, bell pepper, eggplant or green chilies instead of artichokes. I've also mixed in other cheeses. It is always a hit at a party and you can easily scale the recipe to accommodate any size crowd.