Yum Yum: Hot and Spicy Artichoke Dip

This is another recipe that I got from a Year of Slow Cooking.  If you haven't heard of her blog, you should check it out.  It has a bunch of great recipes for using the crock pot.  I like it because it has the verdict at the end and she has kids so I get to see how well the recipes go over with little ones.

Picture from http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/

The Ingredients:

--jar of marinated artichoke hearts

--block of cream cheese

--1/2 t crushed red pepper

--shredded cheese for garnish (optional)

The Directions:

Drain oil from artichokes and either chop the 'chokes by hand, food process or blend.

Dump everything into a mini-crockpot, or insert a heat-safe dish into a large crock stone. Or quintuple the recipe so the whole thing is full. Your choice.

Heat on high for 2 hours or low for 3-4. Stir well and serve with bread, chips, or veggies. You can also add some shredded cheese to the top for an extra layer of gooeyness.