Warm Artichoke Dip

Warm Artichoke Dip
by: South Beach
(phases 2 & 3)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Start to finish: 5 minutes

Serves 12 (1/4 cup each)

Ingredients


1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup 1 percent milk
1 ounce freshly grated Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Assorted whole-grain crackers
Instructions
Blend cream cheese, mayonnaise, milk, cheese, garlic, and hot pepper sauce in a food processor until smooth. Add artichoke hearts and pulse until well combined but still chunky.

Transfer to a microwave-safe serving dish. Microwave on medium heat until heated through, turning once or twice, about 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with crackers.


Nutritional Information
140 calories
11 g total fat (3.5 g sat)
5 g carbohydrate
4 g protein
0 g fiber
350 mg sodium