Truly Awesome Artichoke Dip!!

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans water-packed artichoke hearts, drained well
• 1 (3 7/8 ounce) 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

Recipe

• 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!