Paula Deen’s Artichoke Dip

Straight from the queen of Southern cooking.
Yield: Serves 10
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ¾ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Crackers, chips, toasted bread, or veggies for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix the base:
   In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and mayonnaise together until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the fillers:
   Stir in ½ cup of the Parmesan, the mozzarella, artichokes, green onions, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
4. Transfer to a dish:
   Spoon the mixture into an 8×8 baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup Parmesan on top.
5. Bake:
   Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and bubbly.
6. Serve:
   Serve hot with crackers, chips, toasted bread slices, or fresh veggies.