Spinach Artichoke Dip

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas, Dip, Game Day, Party Food

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Servings: 3 cups

Calories: 278kcal

Author: Marilyn

This dip is always a hit of the party and with good reason. The cheesy creaminess, along with the texture from spinach and artichoke hearts is the perfect combination. Bonus that it takes good cold or warm.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
10 ounce package frozen spinach defrosted, drained and finely chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
14 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn or shredded
4 ounces sour cream
¼ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan

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Instructions

In a medium pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add garlic and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Add spinach and red pepper flakes, if using, to the pot. Add artichokes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the raw edges are off the artichokes.
Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese and mozzarella. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, heat, stirring, 3 minutes or until all the cheese has melted. Stir in sour cream and pecorino. Season with more salt and pepper.
Transfer dip to a small ovenproof dish (about 6 to 8 inch diameter). Place in oven and broil until the top is golden and the dip is bubbling, 5 to 8 minutes.
Let stand 2 minutes. Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices. before serving.

Notes

Substitutions:

12 ounce bunch fresh spinach finely chopped for the frozen. In step 2 add the fresh spinach one handful at a time, letting each handful completely wilt before adding the next. Add crushed red pepper, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid from the spinach has evaporated, about 3 minutes.
Replace the sour cream with an equal amount of full fat Greek yogurt.

Optional: omit broiling and transfer the dip to a serving bowl immediately after everything is combined and warmed.

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