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Houston's Famous Three-Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip
Houston's Famous Three-Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip blends marinated artichoke hearts, frozen drained spinach, and a trio of Romano, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses in a creamy sauce with sour cream and heavy cream. The baked dip has a thick, smooth texture with melted cheese throughout, ideal as a warm appetizer paired with tortilla chips or vegetables.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
165 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6.25 ounces artichoke hearts drained, marinated
- 10 ounces spinach frozen, chopped, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1/3 cup Romano cheese freshly grated
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a food processor blend the drained artichokes, Romano cheese, garlic and Parmesan cheese for until the mixture has been chopped into fine pieces.
- Artichokes and cheeses should be minced, but should not be pasty.In a mixing bowl add drained spinach, cream, sour cream, mozzarella, stir well. Spoon into mixing bowl mixture from food processor.
- Blend all ingredients. Mixture should have a medium thick consistency. Spray an oven proof shallow serving dish. Pour artichoke mixture into baking dish and bake for 20 - 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Artichoke dip should be a little bubbly and cheese melted through. Remove from oven and serve with your favorite heated tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa and enjoy.
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Notes
- Ensure spinach is thoroughly drained to avoid a watery dip.
- Bring cheeses to room temperature before mixing for a smoother melt.
- Grate cheese fresh rather than using pre-shredded varieties to improve texture.
- For a browned top, place dip under broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
Nutrition Information
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
315mg
(13%)
Potassium
236mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
3915IU
(78%)
Vitamin C
14.8mg
(16%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
1.3mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 236mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3915IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 14.8mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.