I add more/less simply because I don't actually measure. It's that kind of recipe. If you don't have one of the ingredients... it really doesn't matter. Want to add something else to it you like? Do it! Want to bake it instead of microwave it? Yep.
Most of the time we do a can of un-marinated artichokes, but my husband isn't a fan of artichokes, and my artichoke loving family members weren't here last night to eat it with us so I left them out and just made 'Spinach' Dip.
Spinach Dip
*amounts are all approximate, ingredients can be added to or left out as you wish
4 oz. cream cheese, softened in the microwave
1/2 c real mayonnaise (not miracle whip!)
1/2 c sour cream
1 1/2 t minced fresh garlic
optional: artichoke hearts, chopped
1/2 t onion powder or add about 2 diced green onions
1/2 c fresh shredded Parmesan
1/2 c mozzarella cheese
10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
Stir all well. Put into your baking dish. Heat through either by baking at 350 for 20 minutes or so, or in the microwave for about 10-12 minutes. Serve with thick tortilla chips, or pita chips if you aren't eating low carb. Serve as a side dish to dinner or with parmesan crisps if you are eating low carb.
*A note about Parmesan Crisps....
I have twice bought the bag of these at Sam's Club. They are good... but very, very strong tasting. I don't love them, and the price is a bit high, so I don't normally buy them.
There is another brand and smaller bags available at Walmart but they are almost $4 for a tiny little individual sized serving bag. Good but so expensive I just can't do it.
Aldi's have the small bags - which are still expensive at almost $3 per bag, but it's a buck cheaper than Walmart. So... if you have an Aldi's, look for them. If not, you CAN buy them on Amazon, but obviously, 100% cheese crackers are expensive.
