Spinach Artichoke Dip
Author: Carla Crudup
Serves: 8-10
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 clove of garlic, finely minced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 14 oz. jar grilled and marinated artichokes, drained
- 1 8 oz. Light Cream Cheese, softened
- ¼ cup light sour cream
- 8 ounces fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- Topping
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat medium size skillet on medium to high heat.
- Add olive oil and butter.
- Add garlic, onion, and red bell pepper and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside.
- In a medium-size bowl, put cream cheese and sour cream.
- Add salt and peppers. Stir.
- Add sautéed spinach, artichokes and cheeses.
- Place dip mixture into a medium-size baking dish.
- Add toppings in the order listed above.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Let cool 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with tortilla chips, bread and/or crudités.
Recipe by Carla Crudup at https://www.carlacrudup.com/spinach-artichoke-dip/
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