Spinach and Artichoke Dip
By á-2631
This cheesy spinach and artichoke dip beats any restaurant made version. The cayenne pepper gives the dish just enough spice to keep it interesting. For gourmet presentation, purchase a round pumpernickel loaf of bread, cut out the center and bake dip inside.
- 6
- 30 mins
- 60 mins
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt
- Cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack (about 2 ounces)
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 (10-ounce) bag fresh spinach, stemmed, rinsed and chopped
- 2 tbsp. chopped garlic
- 2 (15-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and julienned
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Preheat the oil in a deep fryer.
Combine 1/4 cup of the vegetable oil and flour in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture constantly 5 to 6 minutes for a blondroux. Whisk in the milk and bring the liquid up to a boil. Season the liquid with salt and cayenne. Simmer the liquid for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the liquid is thick and coats the back of a spoon. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheeses. Set the sauce aside.
In a saute pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in handfuls of spinach at a time, until all the spinach is incorporated. Add the garlic and artichoke and saute for 2 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne. Remove the vegetables from the heat and turn into a mixing bowl. Fold the cheese sauce into the vegetables. Turn the mixture into a baking pan (If using bread bowl turn into bread bowl instead). Bake the dip for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
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