Artichoke Dip

This is a great appetizer that I normally serve with either wheat thins, small crusty pieces of bread, or bagel chips.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2 (12 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, NOT MARINATED
• 2 1⁄2 cups mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip)
• 1 1⁄3 cups parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Drain and rinse artichoke hearts. Cut in to small pieces, discarding dark, hard pieces. Set aside.
2. Mix next 4 ingredients in separate bowl. Add artichoke hearts and mix until well blended.
3. Pour into round or small casserole dish and bake @ 350 for 35-40 minutes.
4. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
5. **If you don't like using mayo, you can substitute softened cream cheese (about 2- 8 oz. packages) for the mayo, but you then have to add 3 tablespoons of margarine or butter.