Not many of you will know this about me, because I try to keep my
blog diversified with what I post. However, my go to food is chip and dip! Any
kind of chip and any kind of dip, could eat myself silly. I am really not
joking, I am a chip and dip connoisseur.
It was only a matter of time that I have started to venture making
my own dips! What is your favorite kind of dip? I definitely enjoy a good
sausage or buffalo chicken dip, but when I am in a veggie mood, spinach and
artichoke is where it is at! Now, I have had a lot of different types of
spinach and artichoke dip. Costco puts water chestnuts, carrots, etc in theirs
which is a nice added crunch. However, I do like to stick to the basics.
So of course I went to the data center for creativity and recipes,
Pinterest, to start my quest for a good looking recipe. Luckily I came across
this one, Averie
Cooks. It seemed simple enough and economically. I followed the
recipe, but I do believe it would be just as good with the substitutes.
Not too many pictures with post, since it was so simple…but it
filled out bellies and more! I might even stuff chicken or pork with it!
Spinach &
Artichoke Dip
3/4 c spinach (I
used frozen and this is after draining it and squeezing it tight)
3/4 c artichokes
hearts
1/3 c mayonnaise
1/4 c cream cheese
1/3 c shredded cheese (Pepperjack, ricotta, mozzerella, Daiya,
Parmesan, no/lowfat cheese, etc.)
Black Pepper to taste
Optional
Seasonings to taste: Salt, Garlic, Onion Powder, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Curry,
Red Pepper Flakes, seasoning blends such as Mrs. Dash blends, etc.
In another bowl,
combine all remaining ingredients and stir. Pour white mixture over the
spinach and artichokes, stir, and serve. Refrigerate leftovers for a few
days; use common sense.
Optional tweaks:
Make this as a hot
dip by baking in ramekins or a small baking dish for about 20 minutes at 350F
or until bubbling/browned. Top with cheese on the top in the last 5
minutes or so of baking or broil for a cheesy gooey top layer.
Yields
approximately 1 1/2 cups dip. Double or triple the recipe if making for a
party or crowd.
I
hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as we did!
Happy
Cooking!!
