Shrimp and Artichoke Dip

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp butter
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
• One 8 oz package cream cheese
• 1 cup grated pecorino-romano cheese
• 2 Tbsp paprika
• 2 Tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 8.5oz cans artichoke hearts, finely chopped & squeezed dry
• 10 oz precooked shrimp, finely chopped
• salt & pepper
• pita chips or bagel chips

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat ove to 375. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 7 minutes; remove from the heat. Stir in the cream cheese, 1/2 cup pecorino-romano, the paprika and mustard. Stir in the artichoke hearts and shrimp; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 pan and top with the remaining 1/2 cup pecorino-romano. Bake until warmed through, aabout 18 minutes. Preheat the broiler. Broil the dip until goven, 1 - 2 minutes. Serve hot with the pita chips.