Artichoke Cream Cheese Spread Recipe

Ingredients

3-8 oz Cream Cheese softened

16 oz Canned Artichokes drained and chopped

1 stick butter softened

Whole Garlic Bulb, roasted

4 Tbs Parmesan cheese, grated

Optional-Paprika for color

Preparation

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In bowl, mix cream cheese and butter. When mixed, add artichoke hearts (shrimp, crab meat as well if using)and squeeze out the roasted garlic and mix in. Spread in shallow baking dish (9 x 13) Sprinkle on Parmesan Cheese. Also sprinkle on Paprika for color. I like the Hot Hungarian Paprika. Bake 25 minutes or till golden and bubbly. Serve on sliced baguette, crackers, celery. A shrimp, sliced olive, steamed asparagus tip can top off if serving individual canapes. Same can be used if serving in Phyllo cups.