Parmesan Cheese Dip / Spread

This yummy recipe comes from my friend Elaine. She brought it to a party and after only one bite everyone was asking for the recipe. It is very good with your favorite crackers but is even better w/ sliced fresh bread. I think it would even be good over steamed broccoli as well. The next time I make it I plan to bake some in bite sized pastry shells and see how that turns out.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 20-30
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages  of softened cream cheese
• 8  ounces  wedge parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup  minced onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  huge scoop mayonnaise, NOT Miracle Whip

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients together until well blended.
2. Bake in a small ungreased covered casserole dish for 20 minute @ 400 degrees.
3. Allow to cool a little before serving. Serve warm with your favorite crackers/bread.
4. A note about the Mayonnaise. She didn't give me a measurement but I would say start with about a 1/4 cup and add more if it still seems too thick. The mayonnaise adds flavor but it can make the dip too thin if you use to much.