BAKED CREAMY ARTICHOKE & PITA APPETIZER

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This is my version of an appetizer that Peninsula Grill serves in Traverse City...It is wonderful and very popular....

Provided by CIndytc

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 , 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 pita pocket bread
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning (McCormick)
salt & pepper
1 (15 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
11 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chives
3 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 tomatoes, diced
2 green onions, diced

Steps:

  • Pita Chips:.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut each Pita bread into 8 triangles & place on lined baking sheet.
  • Brush triangles with olive oil.
  • Sprinkle seasonings over chips.
  • Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until light brown, watch carefully.
  • Let cook and put onto platter or dish that can go into oven.
  • Artichoke Dip:.
  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Drop by large spoonfuls onto chips or one large one in middle.
  • Sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over all.
  • Sprinkle tomato and green onion slices over top.
  • Bake in 400 degree oven until cheese is melted.
  • (you can just broil until cheese is melted too if you want).
  • Enjoy!

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