pecan-crusted artichoke spread

Florala, AL
Updated on Aug 29, 2012

This spread is my jazzy version of the spinach dip of the 1990's. Slather it on baguette-style French Bread, and of course top it off with some of those pecans from our trees.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
  • 14 ounces can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped

How To Make pecan-crusted artichoke spread

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
  • Step 2
    In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes. Add spinach; cook 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender and the spinach is cooked, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • Step 3
    Stir in chopped artichoke, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese and hot pepper sauce.
  • Step 4
    Transfer to an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Bake for 40 minutes. Top with pecans; bake and addtional 10 minutes. Makes 4 cups.

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