Instructions: The following appetizer is sure to be a crowd pleaser. I have never taken it anywhere without being asked for the recipe:

Tear artichokes apart with your fingers.

Cut up pita bread into chip size triangles, seperate and bake on a cookie sheet until crispy (approx 5 minutes).

Combine all other ingredients and mash (a KitchenAid mixer works great).

Bake in a uncovered casserole dish for approx 30 minutes @ 350 or until bubbly.

Serve hot out of the oven and scoop up dip with pita bread. If you intend to take this to a party or are having friends over be prepared to recite this recipe a number of times. My wife and I bring xerox copies with us!

I downloaded this recipe off the internet about 6 years ago and I have made it several times. It is quite good. I usually add some chopped green chiles.

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