Artichokes

One of our families New Years traditions was to have steamed artichokes dipped in butter, it's something I associate with a special occasion. Several of my favorite recipes use artichoke hearts, which is something Jacob had to get accustomed to after we got married. Do during the holidays when it was time to come up with a few appetizer ideas, I turned to this Artichoke dip recipe. It's really quite delicious, but changed it a little from the original so I hope I can remember all the changes.

Artichoke Dip

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups mayo

2 cans artichoke hearts

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella

dash of hot sauce

dash of Worcestershire sauce

1 clove minced garlic

salt and pepper to taste

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the mayo and beat until incorporated. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Transfer to a baking dish and bake in a preheated 35o degree oven for 30-40 minutes until lightly brown and bubbling. This is delicious served with pita chips, crackers or small slices of french bread!