Fresh Spinach Artichoke Dip Aka Sheep Dip Recipes

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 ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring until it's softened and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add spinach to pot one handful at a time, letting each handful completely wilt before adding the next. Add crushed red pepper, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid from the spinach has evaporated (no need to drain), about 3 minutes. Add artichokes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, just to take the raw edge off the artichokes.
• Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese and mozzarella. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until all the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream and pecorino, and season with more salt and pepper. You can certainly eat this dip straight from the pot (or transferred to a serving bowl), but running it under the broiler for a crispy top is also an excellent option. To do so, transfer dip to a small ovenproof skillet (6 to 8 inches). Place in oven and broil until the top is golden and the dip is bubbling, 5 to 8 minutes. Let sit a minute or two before serving.

ARTICHOKE DIP WITH FRESH SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Combine onions, shallots, parsley, chives, sage, garlic, ginger, and rosemary leaves in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour olive oil in slowly, with the processor running, until pureed.
• Transfer pureed mixture to a large bowl. Add Alfredo sauce and whisk until fully combined, about 3 minutes. Whisk in cream cheese until smooth with no lumps. Stir in Italian cheese. Add spinach and artichokes and mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Transfer to a baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 45 minutes.

FRESH SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP (AKA SHEEP DIP)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except the pita triangles in a food processor and combine until dip is mostly smooth with a few chunks of artichokes.
• Heat by placing in a micro-safe dish and microwave until warmed through (5 minutes, stir, repeat several times as needed) or place in an oven safe dish and bake at 350 F until bubbly and warmed through, about 20-30 minutes or so.
• Serve with pita triangles as dippers, or whatever you prefer.

ALMOST-FAMOUS SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the spinach and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Drain and rinse under cold water; squeeze out the excess moisture, then finely chop.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until the onion is soft, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan and sour cream.
• Return the pot to medium heat. Add the spinach, cheddar and artichokes and stir until the cheese melts and the dip is heated through. Serve warm with tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream.

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL CHEESY, CREAMY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Gently fold together until well mixed.
• Pour into a greased 8-inch or 9-inch pie plate or baking dish.
• Bake in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until slightly browned and bubbly. Toast bread slices in the oven for the last 10 minutes of the baking time.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP (LIKE HOUSTON' S)

Steps:

• Steam spinach (or defrost if frozen).
• Strain and squeeze through cheesecloth.
• Must be very dry.
• Chop finely and set aside.
• In heavy saucepan, melt butter.
• Add garlic and onions and sauté about 3-5 minutes.
• Add flour to make a roux.
• Stir and cook about 1 minute.
• Slowly add heavy cream, stirring with a whisk to prevent lumping.
• Mixture will thicken at the boiling point.
• When it thickens, add lemon juice, Tabasco, salt and Parmesan cheese.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Stir in sour cream.
• Fold in dry, chopped spinach, coarse diced artichoke hearts and Jack cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately.
• OR: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Put dip in oven safe container and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Heat for 10 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted.
• This is a good way to reheat the dip.
• Notes: Serve with salsa, sour cream, and tortilla chips for dipping.

CHEESY HOT ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• In a small skillet, cook onions in butter until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the onion mixture, spinach, artichokes, Monterey Jack and Swiss cheeses, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, thyme, hot pepper sauce and garlic. , Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly around the edges. , Top with Parmesan cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with baguette slices or pita chips. Refrigerate leftovers.