Microwave Artichoke Dip Food

MICROWAVING ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Prepare Artichokes: Rinse artichokes. Snap off and discard any errant outer leaves on stems. Snip off any large thorns on leaves using kitchen shears. Saw off and discard top-third of leaves (inedible leaves furthest from stem) using serrated knife. Cut off and discard lower part of stem, leaving at least 1 inch attached to artichoke (Note 2).
• Cook Artichokes: Place both artichokes in microwave-safe dish with water. Cover with lid or plastic wrap. Microwave on high until very tender, about 8 minutes for small artichokes or 9 minutes for medium to large artichokes (Note 3). Artichokes are done when outer leaves can be easily pulled off and toothpick can be inserted into stem with little resistance. If not done, microwave for another minute and test for doneness again. Set artichokes aside until cool enough to handle.
• Make Dipping Sauce: Whisk or vigorously stir all dipping sauce ingredients in medium mixing bowl until very smooth, with no mayonnaise clumps remaining. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Serve: Slice cooled artichokes in half, through stem, handling carefully to avoid breaking off tender leaves. Scoop out and discard fuzzy needle-like white centers and purple leaves from each artichoke half using spoon. Arrange artichokes on serving plates. Optionally, lightly brush cut surfaces with olive oil and season with pepper, salt, and thyme. Serve with prepared dipping sauce and empty plate for discarded leaves (Note 4).

HOT ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix ingredients until blended.
• Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until lightly browned.

MICROWAVE ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients except artichoke hearts in a microwavable dish.
• 2. Drain and chop artichoke hearts. Add artichoke hearts to dish and mix ingredients well.
• 3. Microwave on high power for 3 minutes then stir. Microwave another 3 minutes on high or until all cheese has melted.

HOT ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• In ungreased 1-quart microwavable casserole, mix all ingredients except crackers.
• Cover tightly; microwave on Medium-High (70%) 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until hot.
• Serve warm with crackers.

MICROWAVE ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Cut off stem and with a sharp knife trim the base so artichokes sit flat. Make a cut across the top of the leaves, parallel to the base. With scissors, trim the leaves so they have straight edges.
• To cook conventionally, bring a large shallow pan of salted water to a boil. Submerge artichokes, cover tops with a heat proof heavy plate to keep them submerged and cook for 35 to 45 minutes or until a leaf in middle can be pulled out easily. Drain them upside down so water runs out.
• To cook in microwave, wrap each one individually in microwavable plastic wrap and set them in a round plate. Microwave for 10 minutes or until a center leaf can be pulled out easily. Remove plastic wrap (carefully; it will be hot).
• Serve as is, with each person pulling out a leaf and dipping it in melted butter, or remove cone of dinner leaves in one fell swoop and reserve them for later. With a small spoon scoop out choke. Replace cone of leaves, upside down and serve with melted butter seasoned with lemon or vinaigrette.

HOT SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Boil spinach and artichokes in 1 cup of water until tender and drain. Discard liquid. Heat cream cheese in microwave for 1 minute or until hot and soft. Stir in rest of ingredients and serve hot.

SIMPLE ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese and mix well. Spread mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.

CHEESY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• 1. in a microwave safe glass bowl, place frozen spinach and microwave for 5-7 minutes
• 2. remove, stir and add artichokes and all the seasonings, microwave for 3 more minutes
• 3. remove, stir and add both pkg's of cream cheese, microwave 3 more minutes
• 4. remove, stir and add the parmesan cheese microwave until completely melted (about 3-5 minutes)
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• 6. Serve with any crusty bread toasted or not (whatever you prefer) or restaurant style tortilla chips.

SIMPLE HOT SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Drain spinach, and squeeze any remaining water from it. Place in medium microwave safe bowl.
• Add artichoke hearts and microwave for 1-2 minute until warm.
• Cut cream cheese into chunks and stir into spinach and artichokes. Microwave until cheese can be totally incorperated (roughly 3 minutes).
• Add remaining ingrediants and stir to combine, and microwave until hot.
• Serve with fresh baguettes and vegetables for dipping.
• **can also be made in advance and reheated at serving time.

HOT ARTICHOKE AND GARLIC DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Mix ingredients until blended.
• Spoon into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

HEALTHY WARM ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Finely chop artichoke hearts and put in a microwave-safe dish.
• Add yogurt, cheese, garlic, and basil. Mix well.
• Microwave 3 minutes on high. Stir. Microwave 2 minutes more. Serve warm.