Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

• 2 8oz. packages cream cheese
• 1 14oz. can artichoke hearts, drained. Reserve brine.
• 1/4 cup green onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, fresh grated or dry
• 1/4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. With electric mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
2. Cut artichoke hearts into quarters
3. Mix artichoke hearts and brine to cream cheese.
4. Mix well, about 2 minutes on low to medium speed
5. With mixer on low, stir in green onion, Parmesan cheese, hot pepper sauce and pepper. Mix for about 1 minute
6. Salt to taste
7. Heat dip, stirring frequently, in a saucepan over medium heat.