absolutely awesome spinach artichoke dip
Everyone has at least one Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe, and most everyone has their favorite. This is my take on the Pioneer Woman's version, a little different and worth the extra effort. This one is really, really good! Lighten it up by using fat free or light cream cheese, sour cream, part-skim mozzarella, and low fat milk if you prefer.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
12 or more
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 bag about 16 oz fresh spinach, coarsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper or cayenne
- 2 cans artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk (more if needed)
- 1 package 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 1 package 8 oz tub spreadable onion & chive cream cheese
- 1/2 cup parmigiana reggiano, freshly grated
- 3/4 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- - salt & white pepper or cayenne (if needed)
How To Make absolutely awesome spinach artichoke dip
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Step 1Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the artichokes and cook for several minutes, until liquid is cooked off and they just start to get a little color.
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Step 2Lower heat to medium and add minced garlic; cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant but don't brown the garlic.
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Step 3Add the spinach and continue to stir for a few minutes until spinach wilts. Pour spinach mixture into a bowl and set aside.
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Step 4In the same skillet melt 3 tablespoons of butter and whisk in the flour until a paste forms. Cook over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes to cook out the flour taste, then whisk in the milk. Continue to stir until smooth and sauce begins to thicken. Add more milk if needed. You want it to be a medium thickness that coats the back of a spoon. (Think Alfredo Sauce thickness.)
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Step 5Add both cream cheeses, Parmigiana, Pepper Jack, and sour cream; stir until sauce is smooth and cheeses melted.
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Step 6Return the artichoke and spinach mixture to the skillet and stir to combine. Taste and add salt, white pepper or cayenne, if needed.
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Step 7Pour into buttered baking dish. Top with Mozzarella and bake at 375 for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. If you want a golden cheesy crust bake it another 5-10 minutes.
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Step 8Serve with my Garlic Parmesan Panetini, Melba rounds or tortilla or pita chips. Enjoy!
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Step 9TIP: For an alternative appetizer stuff mushroom caps with this dip and bake for 10 minutes.
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Category:
Cheese Appetizers
Category:
Other Snacks
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Tag:
#Heirloom
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Keyword:
#Garlic
Keyword:
#cheese
Keyword:
#spinach
Keyword:
#Artichoke
Keyword:
#Party Food
Keyword:
#Dip
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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