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Quick Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip

By: California Milk Advisory Board 
"A savory blend of California Cheddar, Monterey Jack and cream cheese gives this hearty dip a full, rich flavor. Serve hot with crisp crackers, crunchy vegetables, thinly sliced French bread or tortilla chips."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (4)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichokes in water, drained
  • 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese mix, divided
  • Salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In food processor or blender, combine sour cream and cream cheese and process until smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Add artichokes, spinach and garlic. Process or chop until well combined, scraping sides of the work bowl or blender jar as needed.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine artichoke mixture, lemon juice, 1/2 cup grated cheese and salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Transfer mixture to a 1-quart microwave-proof baking dish and spread smoothly.
  5. Cover with a paper towel and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes, or until bubbly around the edges. Remove bowl and sprinkle 1/2 cup grated cheese over the top. Microwave on high for 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.
  6. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated cheese and bake, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly browned and bubbly.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • Serve with pita chips, bagel chips, baked tortilla chips, crisp potato skins or crunchy raw vegetables.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 75 | Total Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2008 by ebushl   view full review
I dont know know one has tried this it is great. I added some garlic and ran with it great dip
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by Kyla   view full review
This dip is quick to make and has great flavor!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2009 by valzcookin   view full review
I made this for a Christmas party I went to, and everyone loved it! This is my second attempt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2008 by ABQKieslings   view full review
This was OK, but not the greatest. I would suggest finely chopping, not processing the...

 

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