Baked Artichoke Dip

Description
This is a simple, flavorful appetizer. Try adding chopped spinach for a tasty variation.

Ingredients

 * 1 can artichoke hearts, drained
 * 1 small onion
 * 2 cloves garlic
 * ¼ cup mayonnaise
 * ¼ cup sour cream
 * ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
 * 1 (8 ounces) package mozzarella cheese, divided
 * ½ teaspoon oregano
 * ¼ teaspoon dried basil or 6 leaves fresh basil, approximately
 * salt and pepper
 * chopped parsley (to garnish) (optional)
 * 1 loaf crusty French bread

Directions

 * 1) Process artichokes, onion and garlic in the food processor until smooth (or if you like, until blended, but still have texture).
 * 2) In medium sized bowl (or if you're a little lazy like me, right in the medium sized ceramic baking dish), combine remaining ingredients except parsley and bread, reserving 1 cup of mozzarella.
 * 3) Sprinkle remaining cheese over artichoke dip, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
 * 4) Bake at 400ºF for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and beginning to brown.
 * 5) Serve with crusty French bread slices.