Baked Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

• 1 can artichoke heart, drained
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

• 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil or 6 leaves fresh basil, approximately
• salt and pepper
• chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)
• 1 loaf crusty French bread

Directions

1. 1

   Process artichokes, onion and garlic in the food processor until smooth (or if you like, until blended, but still have texture).

2. 2

   In medium sized bowl (or if you're a little lazy like me, right in the medium sized ceramic baking dish), combine remaining ingredients except parsley and bread, reserving 1 cup of mozzarella.

3. 3

   Sprinkle remaining cheese over artichoke dip, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

4. 4

   Bake at 400º for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and beginning to brown.

5. 5

   Serve with crusty french bread slices.