Ginas Spinach Dip Food

GINA'S SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once it foams, add the shallot and garlic, and saute until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add the flour and cook while stirring until it becomes a light blonde color.
• Slowly stir in the heavy cream, and the drained spinach, and simmer until it starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the artichoke hearts, tomatoes, and cheese and cook until the cheese is melted. Remove to a serving bowl and serve with tortilla chips.

GINA'S SPICY CREAMED SPINACH

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the spinach and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain the spinach in a colander. Press down on the spinach with a clean kitchen towel to release all of the liquid. Remove to a cutting board and roughly chop.
• Heat a large saute pan, over medium-high heat and add the butter and olive oil. When the butter has melted, add the shallots and garlic and saute until fragrant and tender. Stir in the red pepper flakes and spinach. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Saute briefly, then add the heavy cream, nutmeg and Parmesan. Reduce the spinach mixture until it has thickened, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

GINA'S CROCK-POT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in crock-pot on high, and stir occasionally till well mixed. Turn on low stirring at least every 20 minutes.
• Cut top 1/2" of bread off. Hollow it out to 1", slice bread in 1" cubes and place toothpicks in each. If it is too thick, add some whipping cream or heavy cream or milk to make it dipping consistency.
• Scoop dip into bread bowl and sprinkle with paprika or your favorite top seasoning... keep it full so guests will be pleased!

WORLD'S BEST SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together.
• I add the spinach last because it gives the cream cheese longer to soften, making it easier to stir.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.