ARTICHOKE SPREAD

Ingredients:
Artichoke hearts - 1 can(425 gms)
Parmesan cheese - 75 gms (grated)
Mayonnaise - 115 ml
Large garlic clove -1 (peeled & crushed)
Salt and black pepper

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180 C. Drain the artichoke hearts and chop them coarsely.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the artichokes, cheese, mayonnaise and garlic.
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• using a rubber spatula, scrape the mixture into a greased small casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes, or until bubbling and slightly browned.
• Serve hot, warm or chilled, as a spread for savoury biscuits or toast or use to stuff button mushrooms as a hot starter.