Appetizer Essential Yummy Artichoke Spinach Dip Food

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.

NAUGHTIEST, MOST DELICIOUS SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix all ingredients in a baking dish.
• Bake, covered, for 30 minutes.
• Enjoy all of the compliments from your guests!

APPETIZER ESSENTIAL: YUMMY ARTICHOKE & SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. You will need an ovenproof dish to make this recipe. Something you can bake in and take directly to the table. Just make sure everyone knows that it will hot, hot, hot.
• 3. This dip is a bit thicker than most, so I would not suggest just dipping a chip into it because you will wind up with a lot of broken chips. Instead, have each guest spoon off a bit onto their plates, break it up slightly, and then proceed to scoop it up.
• 4. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 5. Drain and chop the artichokes, and defrost the chopped spinach, then allow them to drain on a couple of paper towels. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 355f (180c) In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of the mozzarella, minced garlic, and some salt and pepper, to taste
• 6. Make sure that the cream cheese is softened.
• 7. With all the cheese, this dish is already going to be a bit salty, so take care with the salt.
• 8. Carefully fold in the artichoke hearts and spinach. Lightly oil or butter a small baking dish. Place into the baking dish and sprinkle the top with the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella. Place in the preheated oven and bake until the dish is bubbly, and the top begins to brown, about 20 - 25 minutes.
• 9. Once it begins to brown, it is a quick step from brown-to-black, so keep an eye on it.
• 10. PLATE/PRESENT
• 11. Serve hot with chips, toasted bread, whatever you fancy. Enjoy.
• 12. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

HOT CHEESY ARTICHOKE DIP APPETIZER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and transfer into an an oven safe casserole dish. Heat at 350 degrees for about 20 min until bubbly. Serves best on Pepperidge Farm Distinctive Crackers, but I have used Bagel Chips, Crostini, Butter Crackers, etc.
• This recipe can also be cooked in a crock pot on high for one hour, then turn down to warm until the guests arrive.

YUMMY VEGAN SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Saute onion, spinach and artichoke hearts in olive oil until onion is soft, about 6 minutes.
• Blend together tofu, nutritional yeast, garlic, vinegar and spices in blender until mixed and smooth.
• Combine all ingredients.
• Taste and add extra seasonings and nutritional yeast, as needed.
• Smooth into non-stick baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned on top.
• Serve warm with bread or tortilla chips. Enjoy!