Okay, Ranger, two can play at this game.
Instead of pitas or crackers, use various vegetables or low-carb crackers
(Bran-a-Crisp or Wasa) if you want to keep the carbs down.
* Exported from MasterCook *
Artichoke Dip
Recipe By :John & Helaine Bilos
Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : appetizers cheeses
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 ounces cream cheese
12 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 onion -- finely chopped
2 cloves garlic -- finely chopped
2 small jars marinated artichoke hearts -- drained well
Combine all ingredients and mash (a KitchenAid mixer works great).
Bake in a uncovered casserole dish for approximately 30 minutes @ 350F or
until bubbly.
Serve hot out of the oven and scoop up dip with pita bread, celery, pork
rinds, or cucumber slices.
Cuisine:
"Low Carb"
Source:
"rec.food.cooking"
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Per serving: 391 Calories (kcal); 38g Total Fat; (83% calories from fat);
13g Protein; 3g Carbohydrate; 69mg Cholesterol; 500mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 4 1/2
Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
NOTES :
"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!" John Bilos 12/21/1989
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."
*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_