Spinach Crab And Artichoke Dip Food

SPINACH LUMP CRAB & ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Begin by rinsing artichokes well under cold water to remove the brine and chop coarsely in a food processor.
• Remove and set aside for later use.
• In a two-quart heavy bottom sauté pan melt butter over medium high heat.
• Add onions, celery, bell peppers and garlic.
• Sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted.
• Add artichokes and blend well into the vegetable mixture, stir and cook 5 additional minutes.
• Sprinkle in flour and blend well to form a white roux, do not brown.
• Add chicken stock and heavy whipping cream one cup at a time whisking constantly until a thick cream sauce is achieved.
• Reduce heat to simmer.
• Add white wine and season to taste using salt and pepper.
• Simmer approximately 15 minutes stirring occasionally to keep from scorching.
• The mixture should resemble a thick cream sauce and should it become too thick additional whipping cream or stock may be added to reach desired consistency.
• Add spinach, green onions and parsley then fold in lump crabmeat.
• Cook 5 minutes longer, then remove from heat.
• Fold in Parmesan cheese and adjust seasonings if necessary.
• Place the mixture in a chafing dish and serve with garlic croutons or crackers.
• Can be served hot or cold.

BAKED SPINACH, CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Mix all ingredients except cheeses in med. bowl until well blended.
• Spread mixture in ungreased pie plate (9x1 1/4 inches) or shallow 1 quart casserole.
• Sprinkle with the two cheeses.
• Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
• Serve with Ritz crackers or any cracker you like. Can also be served with tortilla chips.

CRAB ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Put spinach into colander and press out excess liquid.
• Mix all together into a small crockpot and let bake for at least 1 hour on low.
• Serve with tortilla chips, or bagel chips, or spread on baguettes.

CREAMY ARTICHOKE SPINACH & CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the spinach and artichoke hearts. Add the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise, cooking and stirring until blended well.
• Turn the heat down to low. Add the shredded cheese and stir until just melted. Stir in the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Gently stir in the crab. Taste the dip and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Pour the mixture into an 8 x 8 baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over all. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top begins to brown.
• Allow the dip to cool for 5 minutes. Top with tomato, if desired.
• Enjoy!

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Saute shallots and garlic in olive oil until caramelized. Add the artichokes and crab, and saute. Add spinach, cream, crushed red pepper, tomatoes, and cheese. Stir. Let it simmer then puree mixture. Place in casserole dishes and top with bread crumbs. Bake for 7 minutes.

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.

BAKED CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
• Combine cream cheese, crab meat, artichoke bottoms, 6 ounces Cheddar cheese, red bell pepper, green onions, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and juice, tarragon, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; season with salt and black pepper.
• Cut the top 1/3 off the loaf of sourdough bread and discard. Remove the bread filling and discard, leaving just the crust. Place in the prepared baking dish.
• Transfer artichoke mixture to the prepared bread bowl; top with 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper.
• Bake in the preheated oven until dip is warmed and top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

CRAB AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Once thoroughly combined, spoon into a medium sized baking dish or 2 small ramikins and bake at 425f degrees for 15 to 20 minutes until mixture is browned and bubbly.
• Serve with pita wedges or French bread or crudites.