SAVANNAH-STYLE ARTICHOKE DIP (for 8 to 10)

1 teaspoon butter

2 cups grated mozzarella

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup mayonnaise

4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

2 (14 ounce) cans water packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

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1.  Grease a medium glass or ceramic baking dish with butter and set aside.  Mix mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise and garlic together in a medium bowl, then stir in artichokes.  Transfer to prepared dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and flavors have had a chanced to meld, at least 8 hours or overnight.

2.  Preheat oven to 325*.  Uncover dip and bake until edges begin to brown, about 30 minutes.  Stir, then continue baking 30 to 40 minutes more.  Set aside to let cool briefly.  Serve warm.

from Saveur Magazine