Artichoke, Jalapeno and Parmesan Dip

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup finely grated fresh parmesan cheese
• 3-4 pickled jalapeno peppers, finely chopped

• 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drain,reserve marinade
• 1-2 teaspoon jalapeno sauce
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Use a food processor with metal blade to finely grate Parmesan cheese.

2. 2

   Add the cream cheese, mixing well.

3. 3

   Transfer cheese mixture to a mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Chop jalapeno peppers in processor, add drained artichoke hearts and process just until coarsely chopped.

5. 5

   Add artichoke/jalapeno mixture and the jalapeno sauce to cheese mixture.

6. 6

   Mix well.

7. 7

   If needed, add small amount of additional marinade to obtain desired consistency.

8. 8

   Salt and pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Refrigerate until ready to serve.

10. 10

    Serve with a variety of crackers or chips.