PECAN CRUSTED ARTICHOKE AND CHEESE SPREAD

Pecan Crusted Artichoke and Cheese Spread image

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped frozen spinach, thawed, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (14-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, cut in cubes
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 (8-ounce) package 4-cheese blend shredded cheese
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix
Pita chips or sturdy cracker

Steps:

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet; add onion and garlic; sauté until tender. Add spinach, and cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 3 minutes. Add mayonnaise, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and shredded cheese, stirring until cheese melts. Spoon into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon butter, pecans, and stuffing mix, tossing until blended. Sprinkle over top, and bake 15 minutes more. Serve with pita bread chips or crackers.

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