Artichoke Cream Cheese Dip W/ Toasted Bread Squares

Name: Artichoke Cream Cheese Dip W/ Toasted Bread Squares
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 rounds with dip, 1-2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup cream cheese; 3 ounces half jar of marinated quartered artichoke hearts; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (and a little to sprinkle on top); 3 slices bread (I used whole grain, sprouting bread); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Submitted by as-the-stars-align

"This is something I simply whipped up with ingredients on hand and it turned out wonderfully! Makes a nice quick snack or appetizer. *Note - all ingredients are listed in approximate amounts, feel free to modify as needed.*"

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 12 rounds with dip
Serves:: 1-2

ingredients

1 cup cream cheese
3 ounces half jar of marinated quartered artichoke hearts
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese (and a little to sprinkle on top)
Bread Squares
3 slices bread (I used whole grain, sprouting bread)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

Preheat oven to 400°F Place a sheet of foil on oven rack.
In a small, round baking dish combine the cream cheese and artichoke hearts with a spoon. Stir in parmesan cheese, garlic salt & pepper until well combined. Sprinkle parmesan on top. Set aside.
Cut the 3 slices of bread into quarters. Drizzle each quarter with olive oil. Sparingly sprinkle a little garlic powder and cayenne pepper onto each quarter.
Place baking dish in oven for approximately 10-12 minutes.
Place bread quarters directly on foil and heat with baking dish for approximately 5-8 minutes.
Turn on broiler and broil until dip is browning and bread is toasty.
Enjoy!