How to Make Do Ahead Hot Artichoke Dip

There is nothing more authentic, than to add a tantalizing tasty dish, like hot artichokes, as an additional side dish, to any meal! Get a kick out of life, by adding some spark to your artichokes! This simple easy recipe is an awesome way to add spark to any party and it's a great conversation starter, to impress your family and friends. It's guaranteed that you will keep them coming back for more! This artichoke dish makes a great dip for any occasion!

Things You'll Need

• 1 can of artichoke hearts, not marinated
• 1 small can of diced Ortega chilies
• 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 1 cup of mayo
• Paprika
• spinach (optional)
• pita bread, Wheat Thins, dipping chips
• 9 x 16 casserole baking dish
• cooking spray
• medium mixing bowl
• medium serving platter

Instructions

How to Make Do Ahead Hot Artichoke

1. Rinse the artichokes very well and cut them into bite size pieces. Place them in a medium mixing bowl.

2. Add the diced Ortega chilies, mayo and Parmesan cheese, to the cleaned artichokes and mix well. Add spinach with the artichoke mixture if desired. For additional spiciness to the artichoke dish, add more chilies. Re-mix well.

3. Place the artichoke mixture into a lighty sprayed, greased 9 x 16 casserole dish and bake the artichoke mixture in oven, at 350 degrees, for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Remove artichoke dish from oven.

4. Sprinkle the artichokes with paprika. Covering the entire top of the dish, with a light coat. Bake the artichoke dish for approximately 20 to 30 minutes longer or until lightly brown.

5. Serve the hot artichokes with dried pita bread, chips or Wheat Thins, on a medium serving platter. Arrange the pita bread, chips or Wheat Thins, neatly around the dip in a decorative fashion. Ready to serve.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe can be made several hours ahead of time and placed in the refrigerator overnight, until needed. Reheat the artichoke dish when you're ready to serve it. Or the dish can be serve chilled, as another option.