Pecan-crusted Artichoke and Cheese Spread

Pecan Crusted Artichoke and Cheese Spread

1/4 cup butter or margarine, divided 1 medium onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (14 oz) 1 pkg. cream cheese, cut up (8 oz) 1/2 cup mayonnaise 3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded Parmesan cheese, such as Sargento Fancy Supreme 2/3 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup herb seasoned stuffing mix

Melt 3 T. butter in large skillet. Add onion and garlic. Saute until tender. Add chopped fresh spinach and cook over medium heat, stirring often, 3 minutes. Add artichoke hearts and next 4 ingredients, stirring until cheese melts. Spoon into a greased 2 quart baking dish. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Stir gently. combine remaining 1 T. butter, pecans and stuffing mix. toss until blended. Sprinkle over top of artichoke mixture. Bake 15 more minutes. Serve spread with pita chips or French bread. Makes 15 to 20 appetizer servings Source: Unknown

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