OLD CHICAGO'S ARTICHOKE DIP

OLD CHICAGO'S ARTICHOKE DIP image

Yield 2.5 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained (reserve 1/4 cup brine)
1/4 cup green onion, diced
2 Tbsp parmesan cheese, dry grated or fresh shredded
1/4 tsp bottled hot-pepper sauce
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

-With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy, a minimum of 2 minutes -Cut artichoke hearts into quarters, and add to cream cheese along with reserved brine -Mix well, about 2 minutes -With mixer on low, stir in green onion, parmesan cheese, hot sauce, and pepper for 1 minute -Salt to taste -Heat dip, stirring often, in saucepan over medium heat, or microwave in a ceramic bowl 2-3 minutes, until hot -Serve with an assortment of cut vegetables and breads