Monday, March 28, 2011

Asparagus Dip


Serves: 4-6 people | Prep: 20 minutes
1 – 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
14 ounces of asparagus
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

First clean the end of the asparagus and then boil the asparagus in water for 3 minutes.  After tree minutes, drain the asparagus and put into a cold water bath.
Using a food processor put the Parmesan cheese, garlic and cream cheese into the mixer and pulse a few times until everything is mixed.  Then add the asparagus and pulse a few times again.  If you like it smooth keep mixing otherwise stop while it is chunky.Put this mixture into a microwave and oven save dish; sprinkle some more Parmesan cheese on top. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through or in the oven for 350F for 10 minutes, or until the mixture is hot and bubbly and the top is browned.