Creamy Artichoke Dip

Adapted from Cooking Light, September 2007

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

•     1/2 cup (4 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese, softened
•     1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
•     3 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
•     2 teaspoons minced garlic
•     2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
•     1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
•     1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
•     1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•     2 (9-ounce) packages frozen artichoke hearts (about 2 cups), thawed and chopped
•     Cooking spray

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2: Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; stir until well blended. Stir in artichoke hearts.

Step 3: Spoon artichoke mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until artichoke mixture is hot and begins to brown. Serve warm.