Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Step 2: Prepare the artichoke and spinach In a small bowl, combine the creamed spinach and the chopped artichoke hearts with a fork. Add the garlic and mix thoroughly.
- Step 3: Mix in the cheeses Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese and mix with the fork. Sprinkle with pepper and mix until combined.
- TIP: Mayonnaise, blue cheese, plain yogurt, crab meat, and roasted peppers can be used as a variation on the classic recipe.
- Step 4: Prepare for baking Pour the artichoke, spinach, and cheese mixture into the casserole dish. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- TIP: Use a Mexican cheese blend as a topping for a spicier dip.
- Step 5: Bake the dip Bake the dip for 15 minutes, or until the mixture begins to bubble and the cheese topping is completely melted.
- Step 6: Serve immediately Serve the dip while it's still warm with tortilla chips pita chips, or pita or baguette bread. Or, scoop the dip into a bread bowl to enjoy it restaurant-style!
- FACT: Ancient Greeks and Romans considered artichokes a delicacy and an aphrodisiac.
You Will Need
- Small mixing bowl
- 1 1/2 c. Frozen creamed spinach
- thawed
- 12 oz. Canned artichoke hearts
- chopped
- 1/2 tbsp. Minced garlic
- 12 oz. Cream cheese
- 1/4 c. Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp. Freshly grated pepper
- Medium size casserole dish
- 1/4 c. Shredded mozzarella cheese
- And tortilla chips
- pita chips
- or bread
- Mayonnaise
- blue cheese
- plain yogurt
- crab meat
- or roasted peppers
- And a Mexican cheese blend
