Creamy Artichoke Dip

(Cheryl Brenner)

This classic recipe is great for a party or anytime snack. For a tasty variation, add two 10-ounce packages of frozen chopped spinach. Recipe yields 7-8 cups.

Cook Time:1 hours30 min

Prep Time:20 min

Total Time:1 hours50 min

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 14-oz. Cans water-packed artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped (drain one can; stir juice from other can into dip)

2 cup shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese (8 oz.)

1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

2 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon plain yogurt

1 tablespoon seasoned salt

1 tablespoon chopped, seeded jalapeño pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

Dippers: tortilla chips

Preparation:

In slow cooker, combine artichoke hearts, cheeses, mayonnaise, lemon juice, yogurt, salt, jalapeño pepper, and garlic powder.

Cover. Cook on Low 1 hour, or until cheeses are melted and dip is heated through.

Serve with tortilla chips.