Baked Bison Hickory Sausage And Artichoke Dip Food

MINI GRILLED ARTICHOKE HEARTS WITH LOW FAT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 175 degrees F.
• Halve all but 2 of the artichoke hearts and grill the rest over medium-high heat on an oiled grill (a grill pan may be substituted) until lightly charred and warmed through. Keep warm in the oven while preparing the spinach and artichoke dip.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions until tender and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until wilted and all the moisture in the pan has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Chop the reserved whole artichoke hearts and add, along with the Greek yogurt, mozzarella and Parmesan. Cook until cheese has melted. Add the basil and nutmeg, season with salt and pepper, and serve on top of grilled artichoke hearts.

BRAISED BISON

Steps:

• For the bison dry rub: Blend the chiles, cumin seeds and corn powder in a spice grinder into a smooth powder and set aside. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the sage, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and keep in a mason jar.
• For the braised bison: Preheat a grill for cooking over medium-high heat and preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
• Place the bison on a cookie sheet and cover it with oil. Cover with about 5 tablespoons dry rub, thoroughly covering the entire cut. Sear the meat all over on the grill, about 5 minutes per side, then transfer to a Dutch oven and add enough stock to cover the meat halfway. Cover with foil, then the lid and bake until tender, about 12 hours.
• Remove the meat from the hot stock to a cookie sheet and let rest, at least 20 minutes.
• For the chile reduction: Deseed chiles and toast them. Char onion and tomatoes. Put chiles, onion, tomatoes and garlic in a blender along with 2 cups bison stock left behind from cooking the bison and blend until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Use tongs to pull the meat apart and use your hands to separate the fat (discard the fat).
• Cut meat into smaller pieces and return to the Dutch oven with the hot stock and 1 cup chile reduction.

BUFFALO RANCH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
• 2. Combine Wish-Bone® Buffalo Ranch Dressing with Neufchatel cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Stir in artichokes. Evenly spread into 1-quart casserole, then top with bread crumbs.
• 3. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with your favorite dippers

SAUSAGE AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook the sausage until no longer pink.
• Add the green onions and garlic; cook for 3-5 minutes longer.
• Drain and set aside.
• In a bowl, mix together the Greek seasoning, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts and sausage mixture.
• Pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.
• Serve warm with tortilla chips.