HOT ARTICHOKE DIP

There is not much nutritionally redeeming in this recipe. However, it's still a good recipe to have in one's repertoire.

HOT  ARTICHOKE  DIP

8 ounces cream cheese

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

8.5 ounces (drained weight) canned, but not marinated, artichoke hearts, 

drained and chopped

1. In medium-sized mixing bowl, beat cream cheese.

2. Beat in mayonnaise, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.

3. Stir in mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and artichoke hearts.

4. Turn into shallow baking dish.

5. Bake about 20 minutes in 350°F. oven until bubbly.

NOTE: Serve hot with bagel or pita chips. Can be baked for 30 to 45 minutes in small Crock-Pot insert and then inserted in warmed Crock-Pot for serving. Some add a drained small can of diced green chiles in Step 3.