CREAMY FRENCH ONION ARTICHOKE DIP

CREAMY FRENCH ONION ARTICHOKE DIP

The original recipe called for:
4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
15.5 ounce container of french dip
15.5 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon scallions
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

• Whisk cream cheese until fluffy.
• Stir in dip and artichoke hearts, cheese, 1/4 cup green onions, parsley, garlic powder and pepper.
  
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  

My version calls for:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
16 ounces sour cream
KNORR French onion soup mix
1 1/2 cups artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 large bunch green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

• In a small food processor pulse artichoke hearts, garlic, green onions and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  
• In a small mixing bowl blend together the sour cream, Knorr mix and cream cheese until smooth.
• Add artichoke mixture and blend well.
  
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.