Hot Artichoke Dip

Hot Artichoke Dip


Ingredients


  • 2 medium leeks, thinly sliced (2/3 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 14 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups light mayonnaise dressing*
  • 1 cup chopped red sweet pepper
  • 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Mediterranean seasoning or lemon-pepper seasoning
  • Finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Vegetable dippers or toasted whole wheat pita wedges


Directions

In a large skillet cook leeks in hot olive oil over medium heat until tender. Place in a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Stir in the artichoke hearts, light mayonnaise, sweet pepper, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and seasoning.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours until cheese is melted and mixture is heated through.
To serve, stir mixture, sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese, and keep warm on low-heat setting for up to 1 hour. Serve with vegetable dippers or toasted pita wedges. Makes 5 cups dip.

From the Test Kitchen*

Do not use regular mayonnaise or cook on high-heat setting or the dip will separate during cooking.

Nutrition Facts (Hot Artichoke Dip)

Per serving: 146 kcal cal., 11 g fat (3 g sat. fat, 2 g polyunsaturated fat, 2 g monounsatured fat), 14 mg chol., 375 mg sodium, 10 g carb., 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 4 g pro. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet