1can (14 ounces)artichokes(plain, not marinated artichokes)
2jalapeno peppersstemmed and seeded
small clovegarlic
8ouncesNeufchatel or light cream cheese
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
2Tablespoonsmayonnaise
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/4teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Drain 1 can (14 ounces) artichokes very well in a fine mesh strainer. Add them to a food processor and process until they are coarsely chopped. Add 2 jalapeno peppers and a small clove garlic and continue to process until minced. Add 8 ounces Neufchatel or light cream cheese, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve, up to 5 days.
To serve warm (optional): place dip in an oven proof dish, like Pyrex or a small casserole dish. Place under the broiler and cook until golden brown and bubbling on the top. Serve immediately with crackers or raw vegetables.