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Spinach Artichoke Dip

Source of Recipe

Bon Appétit


Recipe Introduction

"If you limit your spinach artichoke dip consumption to the appetizer spread on Super Bowl Sunday, you are missing out. Simple to make, supremely creamy, lightly cheesy, and with just the right amount of greenery, this recipe is just right for snacking all year round. The veggies here are straightforward (no surprises here: They're in the title!) and easy to work with. Artichoke hearts from the freezer aisle are the rare exception to the rule 'fresh is best.' They save time—and the trouble of cleaning the prickly bits from the hearts. If you want to follow suit with frozen spinach, we won't tell, but we do find that opting for fresh spinach and blanching it yourself leads to a fresher-tasting dip. Either way, squeeze out as much liquid from the greens as possible. Adding them while they're still wet can upset the creamy harmony of the Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise. A note on serving: While this spinach artichoke dip recipe is intended to be served hot, not room temperature, make sure to let it cool for a few minutes before serving so it can set (and let's be honest, so no one burns the roof of their mouth). As for the ideal dipping vehicle, it's highly subjective, but tortilla chips and pita chips offer a sturdy, crunchy base, while toast from a loaf of crusty bread offers a bread bowl vibe without the mess."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/spinachartichoke1

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1 bunch spinach, thick stems trimmed
â—¦ Kosher salt
â—¦ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
â—¦ 1 large shallot, finely chopped
â—¦ 1 clove garlic, finely grated
â—¦ Freshly ground black pepper
â—¦ 4 ounces cream cheese
â—¦ ½ cup sour cream
â—¦ ½ cup mayonnaise
â—¦ 1 10-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, chopped
â—¦ ¾ cup grated Parmesan
â—¦ Crackers, chips, or toasted baguette (for serving)


Recipe

Preheat oven to 400° F. Cook spinach in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water until wilted, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain spinach, squeezing out excess liquid, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and use the towel to wring out as much liquid as possible. Be thorough and use some muscle; water from the spinach will make the dip thin and runny (not what you want). Transfer spinach to a cutting board and coarsely chop.

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until pan begins to look dry, about 2 minutes; season spinach with salt and pepper. Let cool.

Pulse cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise in a food processor, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until combined and smooth. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and fold in artichoke hearts, Parmesan, and spinach mixture; season with salt and pepper. Scrape mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and bake until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Let dip cool slightly. Serve with crackers, chips, toasts, or—dare we say it?—a vegetable.

Makes 6 servings