Famous Hot Artichoke Spinach Dip - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup plain artichoke heart
1/2 cup frozen spinach
8 ounces cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 dash black pepper
1/2 cup roma tomato, diced (optional)

Preparation

Boil frozen spinach and artichoke hearts in 1 cup of water for ten minutes.
Drain in colander.
Heat cream cheese in microwave until soft and creamy.
Mash in spinach and artichokes and stir well.
Add remaining ingredients and combine. No baking required!
If desired, top with roma tomatoes but don't stir into dip.
Serve HOT HOT HOT HOT HOT immediately with toast points, party bread or chips. DO NOT SERVE COLD OR IT WILL BE VERY YUCKY!