Hot Artichoke and Asiago Cheese Dip

Set out this hot artichoke and mushroom appetizer dip while watching the big game or entertaining Christmas guests.


Hot Artichoke and Asiago Cheese Dip


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Servings: Makes 12 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  •     Baked Pita ChipsOn Sale
  • 1  8-ounce  package cream cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 4  ounces  Asiago or Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (1 cup)On Sale
  • 2  cloves  garlicOn Sale
  • 1  14-ounce can  artichoke hearts, drainedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  bottled roasted red sweet peppers, drainedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sliced fresh mushroomsOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  sliced green onionOn Sale
  •     Bottled roasted red sweet pepper strips (optional)On Sale
  •     Fresh parsley leaves (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare and bake the Baked Pita Chips. Set aside.
2.
In a food processor*, combine cream cheese, Asiago cheese, and garlic. Cover and process until mixture is combined. Add artichoke hearts, 1 cup roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cover and process with on/off turns until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a 1-1/2-quart shallow baking dish or 9-inch glass pie plate, spreading mixture evenly in dish.
3.
Cover and bake dip about 25 minutes or until heated through. (Or microwave, uncovered, on 70% power [medium-high] for 6 to 8 minutes or until heated through, stirring the dip and turning the dish halfway through cooking time.)
4.
Serve the warm dip with Baked Pita Chips. If desired, garnish with roasted red pepper strips and parsley leaves. Makes 12 servings.
5.
Make-Ahead Tip: Prepare and bake the Baked Pita Chips as directed; transfer chips to wire racks to cool. Place in an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw the chips, covered, at room temperature.
6.
Mixer Directions: In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and Asiago cheese with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until combined. Finely chop garlic, artichoke hearts, 1 cup roasted red peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Stir into cheese mixture. Transfer to baking dish and bake as directed.

Nutrition information
Calories 126, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 271 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 59%, Calcium 11%, Iron 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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