Artichoke Dip

Start to Finish: 35 minutes

Ingredients:
1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
Chips

Directions:
Drain artichokes and chop coarsely (if you have a blender or a food processor they work well). Mix together with the Parmesan cheese and the mayonnaise. Place in a 9x9 square baking dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the sides are browned. Dip chips in and enjoy!

Notes: We made this all the time my Sophomore and Junior years of college. It was a recipe from my roommate Aubrey, passed down from her mom. It was quick, easy, inexpensive, and DELICIOUS! The six of us would eat all of it (and if someone was gone so was the dip when they got back). We would close the blinds so nobody else could have any we liked it so much (and we liked to eat). Although not the most nutritious food, it is definitely worth the calories.

Variations: You can add spinach, green chili peppers, and roasted red peppers (individually or a combination) for varying flavor and to add a little spice, but I always love it just the way it is.

Estimated Price: $5.00

Nutrition Facts per serving: 476 cal., 28 g total fat (17 g sat. fat), 74 mg chol., 2,147 mg sodium, 16 g carbo., 6 g fiber, 41 g pro. Daily Values: 18% vit. A, 13% vit. C, 114% calcium, 12% iron