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Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

This creamy spinach artichoke dip combines spinach, artichokes, and creamy cheese for the ultimate flavor experience.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 snack servings

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Sieve
  • Tea Towel

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces frozen spinach about 1 cup
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped green onions 3 to 4 green onions, both green and white parts
  • 1 each chopped poblano pepper for some spice or red bell pepper for mild flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes scale down or omit for mild flavor
  • 0.25 teaspoon fine salt to taste
  • 8 ounces cream cheese sliced into 4 even pieces
  • 0.5 cup sour cream (4 ounces)
  • 0.5 cup chopped artichoke canned or marinated
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • serving suggestions Tortilla chips, toasted pita wedges or pita chips, crostini, strips of bell pepper, carrot or celery sticks

Instructions
 

  • To thaw the frozen spinach, place it in a fine mesh sieve and run cool water over it until the ice is all gone. Squeeze out all of the excess moisture in a tea towel or in fistfuls over the sink. Set aside.
  • In a small-to-medium skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil until shimmering. Add the green onions, poblano pepper, red pepper flakes (if using) and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring often, until the green onions are frazzled and lightly golden around the edges and the peppers are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the drained spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, drained artichoke, and several twists of black pepper. While stirring constantly, cook until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed together, warmed through and lightly steaming, about 2 to 4 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste (careful, the dip is hot!).
  • Serve warm with any desired accompaniments. Leftover dip will keep in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days. Gently reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.

Notes

Make it dairy free/vegan: Use 1 ½ cups vegan sour cream in place of the cream cheese and regular sour cream combo. Slow cooker option: Cook through step 2 on stovetop, then stir in ingredients and transfer to a small slow cooker to keep warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup
Keyword comfort food, Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip, Hot Dip, Party Food, snack, Vegetarian Dip
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