Often the most memorable recipes are those inspired by friends who share their delectable offerings such as my friend Suzanne who served this delicious Artichoke Parmesan Spread as an appetizer during cocktail hour at a friend's cottage a few years ago. It was absolutely delicious and has now become one of my favourite hors d'oeuvres to serve guests any time of the year, and is always a big hit. A heart-smart update of the holiday entertaining classic, this Hot Artichoke Parmesan Spread delivers all of the rich flavour with far less of the usual fat, for a tangy and delicious hors d'oeuvre that tastes naughty but it's not!
Hot Artichoke Parmesan Spread
Makes 1 1/2 cups
1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained
1 cup plus 1 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
4 tbsp mayonnaise, low fat if desired
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
dash of cayenne pepper
salt & freshly ground white pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat the artichoke hearts dry in paper towel. In a food processor, combine the artichoke hearts and remainder of ingredients and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as required. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread the mixture in an even layer in a small ovenproof baking dish, and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of parmesan. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Serve hot with baked crostini.
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