Artichoke, Onion and Sausage Dip

With Superbowl a few weeks away, artichoke, onion and sausage dip is hearty and sure to please football fans.

• 1 onion
• 2 T canola oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 t brown sugar
• ½ lb sweet sausage without casing
• 2 cloves garlic
• 16 ozs artichokes, chopped
• ¼ c fresh parsley, chopped
• 8 ozs cream cheese, cubed
• 4 ozs Monterey jack cheese, shredded

 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
 
Place the oil and onions in a large skillet over medium heat and season with salt and pepper.   Cook for five minutes, stirring as they cook.  Stir in brown sugar and cook for ten more minutes.   Remove the onions and put on a plate, set aside.
 
Place the sausage in the same skillet, browning and breaking it into small pieces.   Stir in the artichokes and cook for three minutes.  Remove from the heat, stir in the parsley and place mixture in a bowl.
 
Place the cheeses in clean skillet over low heat to melt, stirring to blend together.   Remove from heat, stir the sausage and onion mixtures slightly, and place the mixture into a baking dish, on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Remove from the oven and enjoy.