Truly Awesome Artichoke Dip!!

This REALLY is quite yummy! I get requests for this every time we have get-togethers! You can also add spinach if you like... just add more cheese or seasonings as your taste buds prefer!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 1 casserole dish

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans water-packed artichoke hearts, drained well
• 1 (3 7/8ounce) can water chestnuts, whole
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack pepper cheese, grated
• 1  teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2  teaspoons garlic powder (to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Pulse artichoke hearts, scallions, and water chestnuts in food processor. Be careful not to make it "mushy"! Set aside.
3. Combine cream cheese, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and pepper jack cheese in a separate bowl. Blend with hand mixer so the consistency turns out a bit fluffy. (It will make it easier to stir in the artichokes later).
4. Add the rest of the ingredients, and blend again.
5. Fold artichoke heart mixture into the cream cheese mixture by hand.
6. Check for seasonings.
7. (You can add a dash of hot sauce, cayenne, or red pepper flakes if desired).
8. Place into casserole dish of your choice.
9. Bake until a light golden brown/or bubbly (about 25 minutes).
10. Serve with cracker, toast points, pita chips -- your choice!
11. Sit back and let the rave reviews roll in!