Artichoke Hors D'oeuvres

A slight variation of a delicious dip from long-time League member Peggy Murphy.

ARTICHOKE HORS D’OEUVRES

1 cup mayonnaise, not low fat (Best Foods)

1 cup parmesan cheese, or combination Romano/Parmesan, grated

1 8-ounce can artichoke hearts, not marinated, well drained and finely chopped

2 small cans diced green chilies, well drained or a combination of cans - one mild and one jalapeños two cans jalapeno chilies for a real kick.

Combine all ingredients. Spread in a 9" by 13" glass pan, or similar flat ovenproof baking dish.

Bake in a 350˚ oven for approximately 20 to 25 minutes, until golden, bubbly and fragrant.

May be sprinkled with minced parsley flakes and/or a sprinkling of paprika.

Offer warm from the oven (it smells so good!). Serve with chips and/or small rounds of bread. It is unlikely there will be any leftovers, but it goes well with scrambled eggs.

Hot Artichoke Dip

This must be one of the easiest appetizer recipes ever. Thanks to Brandi Brenner from a recipe exchange.

HOT ARTICHOKE DIP

1 c. mayo

1 c. canned parmesan cheese

1 8.5 oz. drained artichoke, chopped

1 7 oz. chopped green chiles

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Combine all ingrediens. Pour into shallow baking dish. Bake 10-15 min. Serve with chips, crackers, or bread.

Note: Adding spinach makes this a much heartier dip.

Artichoke and Chile Dip

Artichoke and Chile Dip

1 – 7 oz can diced green chiles
1 – 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed and finely chopped
3-4 pickled jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 cup low or non fat mayonnaise
1 cup shredded low fat cheddar
1 cup low fat grated Parmesan

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray shallow 9 inch casserole or pie plate with Pam. Mix all ingredients and spread in pan. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.

Serve hot with low fat tortilla chips. Serves 6.

Louise Sams contributed to the recipe exchange, "I use Artichokes in a can from Trader Joes, Parmesan Cheese in bag in cooler from Smart n Final and Mexican Mix cheese from Costco instead of cheddar."

The Hot Crab Dip from Tastes & Treasures page 165 is also a wonderful, easy spread. Great for company.