Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (save the juice)
  • 1/3 cup chopped black olives
  • 8 green onions, chopped
  • 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Method

  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, garlic and salt; stir and blend in artichokes and olives.
  • Add green onions, tomatoes, parsley and chives; gently mix together.
  • Refrigerate for several hours or overnight (if possible) to blend flavors.
  • If mixture is too thick, stir in some of the artichoke juice.
  • Bring to room temperature and serve with water crackers or other crispy bread.
  • Or, you can add more of the artichoke juice to make it more of a dip consistency, and serve with cut up veggies.