My favorite Baked Artichoke-Spinach Dip (and soon to be yours as well)

Gooey. Cheesy. Delicious. Do you really need to know anything else about this dish?? Take my word for it, once you've made this one, you'll be making it forever. I've had many varieties, store-bought, restaurant variety, frozen even and none have quite the same combination of flavors. I love the bigger chunks of artichoke and spinach layered in with the cheese and served piping hot. Not only that but it's a cinch to make!

Baked Artichoke-Spinach Dip - Makes: About 3 cups

1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese (5 cheese Italian blend is good too)

1/2 c. dairy sour cream

1/2 c. mayo or salad dressing

(go for the real stuff for the mayo and sour cream, no fat-free)

1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese

1-2 teas. Dijon-style mustard

Dash white pepper

1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

1 c. loosely packed, coarsely chopped spinach leaves

1/2 c. finely chopped red onion (1 med.)

Pita wedges, french bread, pretzels, crackers, pita chips, etc. (the sky's the limit, anything you want to dip!)

If you're feeling fancy, look in your grocer's bakery or local bake shop for a pre-made bread bowl. Cut out the "innards" and prepare as directed. Spoon heated dish into the bowl and serve with the torn up "innards" and preferred dippers.

1. In a large bowl combine mozzarella cheese, sour cream, mayo, 1/4 c. of the parm cheese, the mustard, and pepper. Stir to combine. Stir in the artichoke hearts, spinach leaves, and onion. Spread mixture evenly into a 9-inch pie plate (doesn't have to be a pie plate. I've used au gratin dishes and square bakers as well.) Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 c. parm cheese.

2. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 oven about 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with preferred dipping devices.

*To make ahead of time: prepare as above through step 1. Cover and chill for up to 24 hours. Uncover and bake about 25 minutes or until heated through.

Source: Better Homes & Gardens Cookbook (Honestly, I do use other cookbooks!)