I am sure there are some people running around buying last-minute gifts or food, not that anyone I know ever leaves things to the last-minute. If you are in need of a quick appetizer, I would recommend this one. You probably have most of the ingredients on hand and you can have a crowd pleasing snack to munch on in less than 30 minutes.

Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

• 20-25 white mushrooms
• 4 ounces (1/2 package) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise or greek yogurt
• One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, diced (squeeze to remove excess liquid before dicing)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan (not shredded – the fresh powdery kind)
• Pinch cayenne pepper or chipotle pepper powder

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wipe mushrooms clean; remove stems and gently scoop out the gills to make room for the filling.
2. In a large bowl combine the cream cheese, mayo, diced artichoke hearts, garlic, Parmesan, and cayenne. Fill each mushroom cap with 1 tablespoon of dip mixture. Place on a baking sheet (with sides, as the mushrooms will release liquid) and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until mushrooms are soft and the filling is golden. Serve warm.

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