Lyons Family Cookbook

Artichoke Dip

1

cup

mayonnaise

1

garlic clove, pressed or minced

a pinch or two of salt and pepper

1

cup

Parmesan cheese, shredded

1

cup

mozzarella cheese, shredded

1

can [14 oz] artichoke hearts, drained well and diced

Preheat oven to 350°. Combine mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add cheeses and mix well. Add artichoke hearts and combine. Place dip in an oven safe dish [such as a 9" pie or tart pan] and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Serve.

The recipe is really simple, and not very fancy, but it's incredibly easy to throw together and it's one that is most requested at parties. I have played around with this dip - substituted cheeses, added fresh herbs, shrimp, shredded chicken, onions, a tablespoon or two of white wine, etc, and it's almost always been a success. Just make sure if you do switch things up to have one cheese be melty [like mozzarella] and one cheese be hard [like Parmesan], or you will end up with a messy goo or a dip that is too dry.

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