Southern Spinach and Artichoke Dip

8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tsp. Tabasco (pepper sauce)

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (divided in half)

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

14 oz. can artichoke hearts drained and chopped

1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained very well

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or pepper jack)

INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Mix together all ingredients except 1/4 cup mozzarella and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese together until well mixed.

Pour into an oven safe casserole dish

Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes.

Top with Parmesan cheese and serve with toast or crackers