CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Dips	3	Cups

INGREDIENTS

1	cn	Artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (13 1/2 oz)
1	cn	RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (10 oz)
1/2	c	Mayonnaise
1/2	c	Grated Parmesan cheese
1	ts	Garlic powder
1/2	ts	Worcestershire sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

Thoroughly combine all ingredients. Place in a 1-quart casserole.
Bake in a 375'F. oven for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Let
cool 10 minutes before serving. Makes 2 1/2 cups dip.
From "Southwestern Sensations Starring RO*TEL", courtesy Mike Orchekowski.
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/sw-sense.zip

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