Here is the basic recipe
1 can artichoke hearts well drained and chopped or 1 bag frozen well thawed drained and chopped.
1/2 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic finely minced (I have one of those micro graters - I swear by it)
1 cup mayo
1/2 cup sour cream
1/8 cup hot sauce
1 cup parmesan cheese reserve 1/4 cup
1 cup asiago cheese - reserve 1/4 cup
1/2 smoked red pepper (from a jar) diced
1/2 cup minced pickled jalepenos (optional)
hot sauce to taste.
mix all ingredients with the exception of the reserved cheeses together in a large bowl - pour into a well butter baking dish - sprinkle reserve cheese on top (you can also sprinkle more hot sauce over the top if you want)
and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until bubbily
Grilled Ruben dip
omit the asiago cheese
omit jalepenos and red pepper
use 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
add 1 1/2 cup swiss cheese
1/2 cup corned beef chopped
1 small can sauerkraut well drained
omit hot sauce - add 1/4 cup mustard
Veggie dip
Add 1 small box well drained spinach, chopped broccoli, chopped asparagus or any veggie of choice.
you can also add 1 cup chopped cooked shrimp or crabmeat and 1 small can chopped mushrooms.
