Atichoke Dip

Here is a quick, easy recipe for a delicious party dip that a friend gave me. You might want to double the recipe, it goes fast!!

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise
2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese
1 block of cream cheese
2-4 green onions, sliced
1 can artichoke hearts in water, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: red bell peppers (chopped) or imitation crab

How to make it:

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, green onions,artichokes, and garlic. Stir it until the cream cheese is completely mixed with the rest of the ingredients. Taste and then season with salt and pepper to your liking. Put the mixture into an over-safe dish. An 8x8 Pyrex or pie pan would be good. Spread the mixture evenly and top with the remaining 1 cup of Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese starts to brown on top. Serve with a dipping item of your choice- sliced baguette, crackers, pita chips, etc.

Tips:
*Cream cheese should be softened before mixing-either take it out of the fridge before hand or pop it in the microwave for a bit.
*This can be made the night before and kept in the fridge. It can also be eaten cold, but when its heated, it gets cheesy and gooey! YUM, YUM!