Warm Kale And Artichoke Dip Food

WARM AND CHEESY ARTICHOKE DIP WITH TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Combine the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, Parmesan, parsley, a small pinch of salt and lots of pepper in a mixing bowl. Fold it all together to combine, then transfer to a small baking dish or oven-safe serving bowl. Top with the breadcrumbs and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake until golden and bubbly, 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Allow the dip to cool slightly. Serve with the toasts.

WARM KALE AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Cook kale by boiling water in a medium sauce pan, then adding the kale and boiling for about 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water and squeeze out excess.
• Chop kale very finely (I used a food processor for all fine chopping,) and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Warm the cream cheese if necessary to make it soft enough for mixing.
• Add onion, garlic, basil, salt, pepper and your melting cheese (not the parmesan!) to the cream mixture. and mix thoroughly.
• Mix in artichokes and kale.
• Spread dip into a greased (I sprayed with organic Pam) 9x9 baking dish.
• Sprinkle parmesan on top.
• You can store this wrapped in plastic overnight if needed, may even help blend the flavors.
• When ready to serve, bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
• Serve warm with bagel chips, potato chips, crackers, pretzels or veggies.
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KALE AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Combine the kale, artichoke hearts, 1/2 cup of the Swiss cheese, the milk, all but 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan, the cream cheese, Worcestershire, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the garlic in a medium bowl. Transfer to a 1-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup Swiss cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan. Bake until bubbly and lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Let set for 5 minutes and serve with tortilla chips.

WARM KALE-AND-ASIAGO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often, 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoons drippings in Dutch oven.
• Sauté kale, onion, and garlic in hot drippings 7 to 8 minutes or until onion is tender. Add wine, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until particles loosen from bottom of Dutch oven.
• Stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth.
• Stir in Asiago cheese, next 4 ingredients, and kale mixture. Spoon into a lightly greased 1- to 1 1/2-qt. baking dish.
• Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is hot and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes; top with bacon. Serve with crackers or toasted bread slices.
• Note: To make ahead prep recipe through Step 2. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temp 30 minutes, then bake.