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Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: vegetarian

Description

A delicious and creamy spinach and artichoke dip, perfect for serving with bread, chips, or vegetables for dipping.


Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces frozen spinach, (thawed and drained)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, (drained and chopped)
  • Kosher salt, (as needed)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, (at room temperature, cut into 1” cubes)
  • ¾ cup shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded Asiago cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

Instructions

  1. Add the spinach to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Heat a medium heavy bottomed pot over medium heat, add the olive oil and heat through. Add the onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the red pepper flakes and balsamic vinegar followed by the artichokes and spinach. Season with salt.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream followed by the cream cheese. Continue to stir, cooking over medium heat until the cream cheese blends and the mixture is creamy, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add the mozzarella, Asiago, Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses, stirring to combine. Lower heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the cheese has completely melted, about an additional 2 minutes.
  6. Serve hot with bread, chips, or vegetables for dipping.

Notes

  • This dip can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg