Creamy Spinach Artichoke Bake Recipes

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Put spinach into a microwave-safe bowl. Pour water over the spinach. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
• Cook in microwave oven on High, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is heated through, 9 to 11 minutes; transfer to a colander to drain, pressing to remove as much moisture from the spinach as possible.
• Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add spinach, cream cheese, water chestnuts, and garlic powder. Cook and stir until the cheese melts, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Spread artichoke hearts into the bottom of a baking dish. Spread spinach mixture over the artichoke hearts. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the spinach mixture. Dot top of casserole with butter pieces.
• Bake in preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

CREAMED SPINACH SOUFFLé WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Thaw spinach in the microwave, covered. (I do a couple batches at 3 minutes on high power.) Place spinach in a colander to drain in the sink. Drain the artichoke hearts (or thaw frozen ones in the microwave). Chop the artichokes and pat them dry.
• While the vegetables are in the microwave, chop the onions and garlic. Grease a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Crack eggs, separating the whites into a medium bowl and the yolks into a small bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites, starting at low speed and increasing to high, until stiff peaks form. (It will look fluffy, like meringue.) You can chill the egg whites until they are needed.
• In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions, and after a couple minutes, add the garlic. Cook until the onions are soft, at least five minutes total. While they are cooking, whisk the evaporated and 2% milk together. Leaving the egg yolks in a separate bowl, beat the yolks with a fork. Place your milk mixture and egg yolks near the stove.
• In the saucepan, stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually stir in the milk mixture, and continue stirring until the sauce boils and thickens slightly. Spoon a small amount of the sauce into the egg yolks and stir them together to temper the eggs. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the sauce in the pan, stirring quickly to prevent lumps. Stirring constantly, cook until the sauce thickens, but do not let it boil.
• Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Squeeze the spinach dry (I use a clean dish towel that doesn't shed fibers; paper towels also would work.) Add the spinach and artichokes to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir to combine. Using a wire whisk, gently fold in the beaten egg whites until they are incorporated into the mixture.
• Transfer the vegetable mixture to the 9x13 pan and smooth the top evenly. Sprinkle on 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Microwave the spinach according to the package instructions, then allow to cool slightly. Squeeze out the excess water with a kitchen towel and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add the rigatoni and cook 2 minutes less than the package instructions. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water before draining.
• In a large room-temperature saucepan, add the olive oil and garlic. Turn on the heat to medium and allow the garlic to cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes, then add the spinach and artichokes and saute 2 to 3 minutes. Add about 3/4 cup pasta water and the cream cheese and dried basil to the saucepan and allow the cream cheese to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more of the pasta water if necessary to thin out the sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
• Add the rigatoni to the sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish (if your pan is oven-safe, you can skip this step). Top with the shredded mozzarella. Broil on high until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

THE BEST SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Put the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic in a large bowl. Mix vigorously until combined and smooth. (If you prefer, you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Add the spinach to the cream cheese mixture, breaking it up as you add it. Add the artichokes, mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, mixing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until the dip begins to bubble, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook, keeping an eye on it so it doesn't burn, until the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, chips or toasted bread.

ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL CHEESY, CREAMY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Gently fold together until well mixed.
• Pour into a greased 8-inch or 9-inch pie plate or baking dish.
• Bake in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until slightly browned and bubbly. Toast bread slices in the oven for the last 10 minutes of the baking time.

SPINACH-AND-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a shallow 2-quart casserole.
• Cook the spinach according to the package directions, drain well and place in a mixing bowl. Add 1/2 cup of melted butter, the cream cheese and lemon juice and blend well with a fork.
• Scatter the artichoke quarters evenly over the bottom of the greased casserole dish. Cover with the spinach mixture and smooth the top.
• Cover the top with the Ritz crumbs, drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter and bake on the middle rack until bubbly in the center and lightly browned on the top, about 25 minutes. Cool about 5 minutes and serve.

CREAMY SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cook pasta according to directions, drain; return to pot; reserve.
• In lge bowl at med speed beat cream cheese& sour cream until smooth; reduce speed to low; add milk, salt, garlic pwdr and hot sauce.
• Beat until combined, 30 sec; stir in 1 1/2 cups swiss cheese, artichokes and spinach.
• Pour over pasta; toss to combine.
• Spoon pasta mixture into 6 cup shallow baking dish; sprinkle with remaining swiss cheese& parm cheese.
• Bake until heated thru, 10 minutes.
• If desired, to brown cheese broil 1 minute.

HOT ARTICHOKE-SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, basil, garlic salt and pepper; mix well. Stir in the artichokes and spinach. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and edges are lightly browned. Serve with crackers.

CREAMY SPINACH & ARTICHOKE BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• Place half the spinach in a steamer basket and place in a large saucepan over 1 inch of water.
• Bring to a boil and cover to steam for 3-4 minutes or until just wilted.
• Transfer to a bowl and repeat with remaining spinach.
• In a large saucepan, saute the onion in the butter until tender.
• Reduce heat to low.
• Stir in the cream cheese, sour cream, half and half, garlic, pepper, and 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Cook and stir until the cream cheese is melted.
• Stir in the artichokes, dill, seasoned salt and spinach.
• Transfer to an ungreased 2 quart baking dish.
• Sprinkle with cracker crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese.
• Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until edges are bubbly.