spinach artichoke dip
if you’ve been to houston’s, you’ve had their spinach artichoke dip. you can’t go there and not order it–it is the BEST thing on the menu, and there are a lot of good things on the menu. it’s creamy, cheesy, & healthy because it has spinach and artichokes in it (right?!), at least that’s what i will tell myself.. i had to figure out how to make it at home!
this dip is perfect for a party, or just to have at home alone, in bed, in pajamas, watching tv.. really, it’s great for any occasion because it is just so freaking good!! serving the sour cream & salsa on the side is a must, as they both truly complement this dip. I also like to warm the chips up in the oven before serving, just like you’re at houston’s and they’re straight from the frier 🙂
the recipe makes quite a bit, too, so you can keep it in the fridge for about a week and warm up a bubbly ramekin a bit at a time. yum!
Ingredients
2 10 oz. bags frozen spinach, thawed & drained well
1 12 oz. jar marinated artichokes, drained & roughly chopped
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. chicken broth
2 tbsp. minced yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. tobasco sauce
2/3 c. romano cheese, freshly grated
1/2 c. shredded white cheddar
2 c. half and half
1/4 c. sour cream + sour cream for serving on the side
good jarred salsa for serving on the side, i like: pace organic
Instructions
heat oven to 350
melt butter in saucepan over medium heat, and sauté garlic & onion until golden brown, about three minutes
add flour and stir for about a minute, cooking out the flour taste & thickening the butter
slowly whisk in the half and half & chicken broth
bring mixture to a boil, and once boiling add in the romano cheese, tobasco, & lemon juice
take off of heat, and stir in the dried spinach & chopped artichokes, then fold in the sour cream
pour mixture into an oven-safe ramekin, then top the middle with the cheddar cheese
place in oven until cheese melts, about 10 minutes
then, watching VERY carefully, put the broiler on high just until the cheese gets golden and bubbly (this will be fast, and if you don't pay attention it's easy to end up burning it, so be careful!)
serve with the salsa and sour cream, and tortilla chips (which are always better if warmed up in the oven first). enjoy!!
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