spinach and artichoke dip
CATEGORIES
INGREDIENTS
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 6 to 8 servings
- 2(10-oz) packages fresh spinach, well rinsed and stems trimmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cup 1/2-inch cubes brie, rind removed
- 1(14-oz) can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 2 cups milk
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups grated Monterey Jack
- Assorted chips for dipping (I sliced a baguette, drizzled with olive oil and toasted in the oven at 350).
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly grease a 9-inch round chafing dish and set aside.
- Bring medium pot of water to boil. Add the spinach in batches and cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and refresh under cold running water. Squeeze to remove all excess water and chop.
- Add the garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne, and cook, stirring for about 1 minute
- Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, to make a light roux, about 2 minutes.
- Add the milk and cream in a steady stream and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and creamy, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the cooked spinach and lemon juice and stir to incorporate
- Add all the cheeses, artichoke hearts, and bacon and stir well.
- Remove from the heat and pour into the prepared dish.
- Top with the Parmesan and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot with chips.