Mediterranean Spinach Artichoke 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.

MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, add the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, hummus, feta, kalamata olives, Castelvetrano olives, pimientos, sour cream, parsley, garlic, 2 cups of the Monterey Jack and 3/4 cup of the Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Fold to combine. Spoon the mixture into an 8-inch baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack and 1/4 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Cover and take to the party!

MEDITERRANEAN ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Grate 1 tsp zest from the lemon, then squeeze and reserve 1 Tbsp juice.
• Blend lemon zest and juice with remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender, until smooth.
• Scrape mixture into a serving bowl.
• Cover and chill if not serving immediately.
• Will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week this way.

PARTY SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Cook and stir soppressata and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat until soppressata is crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer soppressata to a plate, leaving garlic in the saucepan. Chop soppressata into small pieces.
• Pour white wine into the saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom, about 5 minutes. Add butter; stir until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in spinach, artichoke hearts, and Parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is heated through, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in olive oil.
• Mix soppressata, cream cheese, basil, parsley, onion powder, and black pepper together in a bowl.
• Stir cream cheese mixture into the saucepan. Stir in milk until evenly blended and simmering, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, stirring a few times to ensure bottom doesn't scorch, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and chill until serving.

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP (ITALIAN STYLE)

Steps:

• heat oil and butter over medium heat.
• add onion, mushrooms herbs, garlic and spices, sautee until browned and tender.
• add artichoke, break into small pcs while browning.
• add spinach.
• continue to stir and cook until all moisture is absorbed and mixture appears to be dry.
• add ricotta, mix well.
• add parmesian, mix well.
• create desired consistancey by adding cream or more parmesian.
• salt to taste (needs quite a bit).
• serve on crackers or chips.