Hot Artichoke Spread

Ingredients:

• 1 c Mayonnaise
• 2 cans (14 ounces each) artichoke-hearts (water packed not-marinated) drained
• 1 drop hot pepper sauce
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. (If using a blender instead of a food processor, stop the machine frequently and scrape down the sides of the container with a rubber spatula.
3. First be sure the blades have stopped completely.
4. Blend just until mixture is smooth.)
5. Coat a 1-1/2 quart baking dish with a nonstick vegetable spray and pour in mixture.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, until lightly browned.
7. Serve on party rye bread.