Pecan-crusted Artichoke and Cheese Spread

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 15 to 20 appetizer servings
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup butter or margarine, divided
* 1 medium onion, diced
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
* 1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped (14 oz)
* 1 pkg. cream cheese, cut up (8 oz)
* ½ cup mayonnaise
* ¾ cup (3 oz) shredded Parmesan cheese, such as Sargento Fancy Supreme
* 1 8oz package 4 cheese Country Casserole or Mexican Blend Shredded Cheese
* ⅔ cup chopped pecans
* ½ cup herb seasoned stuffing mix
== Directions ==
# Melt 3 tbsp butter in large skillet.
# Add onion and garlic.
# Sauté until tender.
# Add chopped fresh spinach and cook over medium heat, stirring often, 3 minutes.
# Add artichoke hearts and next 4 ingredients, stirring until cheese melts.
# Spoon into a greased 2 quart baking dish.
# Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
# Stir gently.
# Combine remaining 1 tbsp butter, pecans and stuffing mix.
# Toss until blended.
# Sprinkle over top of artichoke mixture.
# Bake 15 more minutes.
# Serve spread with pita chips or French bread.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Spread Recipes
Category:Appetizer Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Artichoke Recipes
Category:Cream cheese Recipes
Category:Mayonnaise Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Pecan Recipes
Category:Stuffing mix Recipes