Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip

by Catherine Ipcizade | More from this Blogger

29 Nov 2006 06:29 PM

I LOVE artichokes. So it's no surprise that I also love spinach artichoke dip. I try very hard to resist it when I go out to eat, simply because it's deliciously laden with fat and calories, but every so often I have to give in, dive in, and indulge!

Here's a delicious recipe for baked spinach artichoke dip. Eat it with your favorite crackers, bread, or tortilla chips. If you're going low-carb, try spooning some into an endive leaf. Any way you serve this dip, it's delicious and decadent...comfort food at its finest.

For this recipe you will need:

2 cans (about 15 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, defrosted and excess water removed

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup sour cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup grated pepper jack cheese

To make this dip:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place the drained artichoke hearts into a food processor and pulse until chopped (not pureed). Spoon the processed artichoke hearts into a bowl and add the defrosted spinach. Add the sour cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pour into a round or square 8x8 dish and top with pepper jack cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

TIP: To defrost spinach quickly, heat in the microwave for 5 minutes.

TIP: To remove water from spinach, squeeze it with your hands over a colander. Or, for a "less mess" way, place the spinach in a kitchen towel and wring out the water over a colander.

Serve this dish hot or warm for best flavor, though it may also be eaten at room temperature.

If you're serving this for a party, make sure to have a variety of dipping "utensils" (crackers, chips, endive leaves, bagel crisps, etc.).

If you'd like, you may sprinkle the top of the dish with diced green onions before serving.

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Cathy Ipcizade is 30 years old and currently resides in Southern California. Prior to coming to California she grew up in Arizona.

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Libby Pelham (12880) 01 Dec 2006 12:24 PM

Thanks Cathy - I love spinach artichoke dip, but forget how easy it is to make at home!