Secret Ingredient Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipes

4-CHEESE SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add spinach, artichoke hearts, and any marinade oil that remains after chopping them. Add onion, garlic, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring regularly so it doesn't burn on the bottom, until spinach has wilted and mixture is wet, about 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, processed cheese, and Cheddar cheese. Stir occasionally and allow to simmer, uncovered, until cheeses have melted and some of the water from the spinach has cooked off, about 3 more minutes. This allows the herbs and spices to infuse their flavor into the dip. Serve hot.

SECRET INGREDIENT SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Cook spinach in microwave by following instructions on box.
• While spinach is cooking begin chopping artichoke hearts.
• Add cream cheese and artichoke hearts to medium saucepan over med-low heat.
• When spinach is finished cooking remove from microwave and blot with paper towels to absorb excess moisture. (I usually go through about 10-15 paper towels before all the water is out).
• Add the spinach to the saucepan and stir occasionally until cream cheese is melted and all ingredients are combined.
• Pour in 4 cheese alfredo sauce and heat throughly over LOW heat, stirring frequently.
• Add parmesan cheese and seasonings to taste, stirring well after each addition. This is the step that I start taste testing :).
• Let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Serve warm in crockpot stirring once in a while.

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.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring until it's softened and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add spinach to pot one handful at a time, letting each handful completely wilt before adding the next. Add crushed red pepper, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until most of the liquid from the spinach has evaporated (no need to drain), about 3 minutes. Add artichokes and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, just to take the raw edge off the artichokes.
• Reduce heat to low and add cream cheese and mozzarella. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until all the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes. Stir in sour cream and pecorino, and season with more salt and pepper. You can certainly eat this dip straight from the pot (or transferred to a serving bowl), but running it under the broiler for a crispy top is also an excellent option. To do so, transfer dip to a small ovenproof skillet (6 to 8 inches). Place in oven and broil until the top is golden and the dip is bubbling, 5 to 8 minutes. Let sit a minute or two before serving.

WEEKNIGHT SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• In a greased 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 2-3 hours or until heated through. Serve with crackers and/or cucumber slices.