"just like houston's" spinach-artichoke dip

Name: "JUST LIKE HOUSTON'S" SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 package(s) frozen chopped spinach; 1 onion, chopped; 1 jar(s) (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 stick(s) butter; 1 package(s) (8 oz) cream cheese; 3/4 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 8 ounce(s) shredded monterey jack cheese (i use pepper jack); 4 ounce(s) shredded swiss cheese; 4 ounce(s) shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; salt and pepper to taste; 4 ounce(s) shredded fresh parmesan cheese ~not from the green can;)

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Jamie Tarence

Birmingham, AL

Updated on Oct 14, 2019

My friend Sally Reiser shared this recipe in a Briarwood Christian School cookbook years ago, and it's still one of the most popular party food recipes in my circles! A savory low carb and Keto appetizer, I'm not sure it's the exact Houston's recipe but it tastes as good (perhaps better) to me. It can be made in one large quiche or casserole dish or in small serving pieces. When doing individual ramekins, I place them all on one baking sheet for easy in and out of the oven. Folks love having their own portion! For more great recipes, please visit http://familysavvy.com xoxo~Jamie

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 packages frozen chopped spinach
1 onion, chopped
1 jar (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stick butter
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese (i use pepper jack)
4 ounces shredded swiss cheese
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
4 ounces shredded fresh parmesan cheese ~not from the green can;)

How To Make "just like houston's" spinach-artichoke dip

Step 1

Cook and drain spinach; squeezing well until all water is completely removed.

Step 2

Melt butter in large skillet; saute onion until tender.
Step 3

Add garlic to onion mixture.
Step 4

Stir spinach and artichokes into sauted onion mixture, mixing well.
Step 5

Beat cream cheese with mixer, gradually adding whipping cream, until smooth.
Step 6

In large bowl, stir all ingredients (except parmesan cheese) together until well blended.
Step 7

Put in microwave safe baking dish or oven safe baking dish.
Step 8

Refrigerate at least two hours.
Step 9

Top with parmesan and microwave until warm or bake at 350 F until bubbly (20 minutes or so).
Step 10

Serve with baked pita, tortilla chips, or corn chips. For low carb or Keto dieters, this is delicious served with crudités such as cauliflower, celery and carrot discs.
Step 11

The dip can be microwaved or baked. I prefer baking, as the edges get golden and the cheese gets a slightly crisp edge. If you microwave, I suggest cooking at 80% and in 5 minute increments.
Step 12

Make ahead: This dip is super easy to prep a day or two before a party. Simply make the dip up to the point of cooking (but do not cook). Place the mixture into an airtight container and refrigerate. Just before the party, spread the dip into one medium or several smaller dishes to heat before serving.
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