Artichoke Spinach Dip Restaurant Style Recipe 45

THE BEST SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Put the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic in a large bowl. Mix vigorously until combined and smooth. (If you prefer, you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Add the spinach to the cream cheese mixture, breaking it up as you add it. Add the artichokes, mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, mixing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until the dip begins to bubble, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn, until the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, chips or toasted bread.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees
• Grease baking dish
• Squeeze all water out of the thawed spinach. It is easiest to do this by squeezing small amounts at a time
• Chop spinach into small pieces
• Chop artichoke hearts into small pieces
• In a medium bowl mix together the garlic, cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan, 1/2 cup mozzarella, artichoke hearts, spinach and black pepper, Then top with remaining shredded mozzarella and asiago cheese. Asiago cheese is optional. but it adds a lot to the dip
• Spoon into baking dish, bake for 25-30 minutes and cheese is melted on top.
• Broil for 1-3 minutes on top - stay near the oven so the dip doesn't burn on top
• Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips or naan bread pieces

RESTAURANT STYLE SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix all of the ingredients together and pour into a greased 8 x 8 baking dish.
• Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly.

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH DIP RESTAURANT STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place garlic in a small baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until soft. Remove from heat. When cool enough to touch, squeeze softened garlic from skins.
• In an 8x8 inch baking dish, spread the roasted garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, Alfredo-style pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. Serve warm.

ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP - SLIMMED

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Drain the artichoke hearts and spinach in a colander, pressing with the back of a large spoon to remove excess liquid. Set aside to drain.
• In a food processor, pulse the bread to make medium-textured crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a small bowl and set aside.
• Put the ricotta, zest, thyme, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne in the processor and pulse until smooth. Add the artichokes, spinach, and Parmesan; pulse until evenly mixed but chunky. Spray a 4-cup gratin dish with vegetable cooking spray. Transfer the artichoke-spinach mixture to the dish.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, cook until aromatic and lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Stir in the bread crumbs and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, cook another minute. Spread the crumbs over the artichoke-spinach mixture. Bake the dip until browned and warmed through, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.
• Serving suggestion: Strips of yellow or red bell pepper, and endive

ARTICHOKE & SPINACH DIP RESTAURANT STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place garlic in a small baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until soft. Remove from heat. When cool enough to touch, squeeze softened garlic from skins.
• In an 8x8 inch baking dish, spread the roasted garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, Alfredo-style pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and cream cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until cheeses are melted and bubbly. Serve warm.