Artichoke Dip with Parmesan
Artichoke hearts are readily available in cans and jars in many countries, and are increasingly used in the making of snack dips. Many national chain restaurants in the USA have some variety of artichoke dip, which is usually mayonnaise-based. One easy variation on the creamy artichoke dip is jokingly called the Artichoke Heart Attack, owing to the amount of mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese it contains. As an "equal parts" recipe, this is especially amenable to whipping up at the last minute for a party. Because the recipe consists of a mayonnaise base to which other ingredients are added, it is popular among those who like to add something distinctive.
Artichoke hearts, drained and chopped or squeezed
Mayonnaise
Parmesan or Romano cheese
Combine all ingredients to make dip.
- •There are many who increase the amount of artichokes used, for health-conscious reasons. There are also versions that replace the mayonnaise with soft tofu.
- •Various items that are often added to the base artichoke dip, (to taste): Salt and pepper.
- •Chopped scallions, (green onions)
- •Finely-chopped olives, (often with pimento)
- •Chopped tomatoes (an especially common addition)
- •Any number of very finely chopped vegetables (sometimes pre-cooked but raw is fine)
- •Chopped spinach, cooked
- •½ cup sour cream
- •½ cup cream cheese
- •Small can chopped green chilis
- •Dijon Mustard (to taste)