Sometimes it’s hard think of what to bring to a holiday party, isn’t it? Well, I’ve got your solution: Restaurant Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip from Amy J, our recipe contributor. This dip is warm, savory and absolutely a hit at Christmas and New Years parties. Served with chips or your favorite crackers it is just amazing. It’s perfect for the holidays when you want a yummy warm appetizer. Here’s how to make our DELICIOUS artichoke spinach dip:
Whenever friends and family came north to visit, we took them to Earl’s for a night out. Each and every time we went to Earls, we ordered their famous Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, served with
warm corn chips. Stop right there! Yes, E.V.E.R.Y. time! It was divine! Everyone loved it! It was bubbly and slightly charred on top… a cheesy wonder, full of delish chunks of artichoke and pieces of bright green spinach. There was layer, on top of layer, of savory garlic with a hint of spice, and Parmesan. The texture was creamy-smooth and cheesy, NOT pasty like some hot artichoke dips I’ve had.
It’s a FAV! Enjoy!
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where credit is due: To make this recipe, I altered a recipe I found on-line for California Pizza Kitchen’s Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip.
How to make Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
2 Tb oil
2 Tb butter
¾ cup onion, minced
1 Tb minced garlic
¼ cup flour
1 ½ cup chicken broth
1 ½ cup heavy cream
¾ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ Tb fresh lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
¾ cup sour cream
10 oz frozen spinach, defrosted, rinsed, squeezed by hand, chopped
2– 14 oz cans artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup pepper jack cheese, finely grated.
Instructions
*In heavy saucepan over med-low heat, slowly sauté oil, butter, and onion until onion is clear…about 5-10 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking over med-low heat for 2 minutes…do not brown onions and garlic.
Sprinkle flour in and cook while stirring until mixture turns a golden-brown color…approx 5 minutes. Slowly add chicken broth…the mixture will appear clumpy and pasty…don’t worry…it will turn out perfect. Cook, whisking constantly until mixture is
smooth.
Bring mixture to a simmer. Stir in cream. Keep pot on the stove…while stirring, return mixture to a simmer.
Remove from heat and add Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir until combined.
Add sour cream, spinach, artichokes and jack cheese. Stir until all ingredients are combined and cheese is melted.
Transfer to a baking dish.
Just before serving, place baking dish under the oven broiler until top is broiled bubbly/brown as desired. Serve with corn chips or pita chips. Enjoy!