This is an easy and delicious Artichoke and Spinach dip recipe for any occasion, football games, BBQs, gatherings, appetizers!
- 1 1/3 cup artichokes (Plain, no seasoning or marinade. Chopped)
- 3/4 cup frozen and chopped spinach (thawed )
- 8 oz cream cheese (not low fat)
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (chopped finely. You can omit this ingredient. )
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Drain artichokes and spinach well and chop artichokes
Add to medium sized pot to stovetop with one cup of water.
Cook over stovetop on medium heat until artichokes are tender (about 4 minutes)
Drain well
Add cream cheese on low heat and stir until cream cheese is well blended and creamy
Add parmesan, shredded Italian blend cheese, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and garlic powder. Blend well. Heat for about two-three minutes
Add to baking dish, sprinkle Italian cheese blend over top. Put in oven for about 12 minutes at 375 degrees or until cheese is melted, do not overheat
Serve with toasted garlic bread, assorted entertaining crackers, pita! Anything you would like!
- You can add more or less red pepper flake, depending on how hot you would like your dipĀ
- You can serve the dip without putting cheese on the top of the spinach and artichoke dip and skipping the oven. Just heat slightly more over the stovetopĀ