Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
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Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Description
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip blends softened cream cheese and Parmesan with boiled artichoke hearts and well-drained frozen spinach to create a creamy, textured dip. The artichokes are softened by boiling, which tones down their firmness and bitterness. The spinach is rinsed and patted dry to prevent extra moisture from thinning the dip. Red pepper flakes and garlic powder add mild heat and savory depth.
Baking the mixture in a 9x9 inch pan at 300°F warms it evenly without breaking down the cheese, ensuring a smooth yet hearty consistency. The flavors meld to give a creamy dip with tender vegetable pieces and a touch of spice.
This dip is served hot, making it suitable as a party appetizer or snack. It pairs well with crackers, chips, or rustic bread for dipping. Leftovers can be refrigerated in airtight containers for three to four days and reheated in an oven or microwave. Additional red pepper flakes can be added to adjust spice levels.
Ingredients
- 2 cups artichoke hearts
- 1 cup spinach frozen
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Rinse the spinach in a strainer with warm water until thawed. Thoroughly pat dry with a paper towel.
- Drain the artichoke hearts and boil in a pan filled with water for 10 minutes to soften. Drain the water from the artichokes.
- Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x9 inch pan baking pan.
- Warm in the oven until heated through.
- Serve hot with crackers, chips, or bread.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Reheat the dip gently in the oven or microwave until just warm to maintain creaminess.
- Add more red pepper flakes to increase spiciness if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 734mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3683IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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