It took not one but 3 people to try and open a gargantuan jar of Costco's marinated artichoke hearts. Who eats this much artichoke anyway? I stress the word try because all our efforts were fruitless. The physical and mental strengths of a yogi, surfer, and Peace Corp volunteer were not even close enough to loosen the cover. What a blow to our egos! A quick dash to the grocer to buy a 7 oz jar solved the problem.
Combine 8 oz room temperature cream cheese, 10 oz chopped spinach. 1/2 C mayonnaise, 1/4 C mozarella, 2 cloves chopped garlic, 6 basil leaves chopped, and the infamous marinated artichoke hearts. Recipe calls for 9 oz but 7 oz will have to do after complaints of chest pains and sore arms, and the declaration that something must be wrong with the jar. Season with 1/2 t salt and 1/4 t black pepper. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 25 minutes and top with a basil leaf. Serve with crackers.
I have not had one person refuse a bite of this dip. It's that good. Simple ingredients, uncomplicated procedures, and a real crowd pleaser-vegetarians and meat eaters alike.
Love it!
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