Spinach-Artichoke Dip

作者： 弄库一额

As evidenced by its popular presence on restaurant appetizer menus, a crock of bubbling spinach and artichoke dip — the savior of many a happy hour — is one of the most comforting and crowd-pleasing dips out there. It isn’t hard to make a tasty version of this dip, but with a few tips you can make the ultimate spinach and artichoke dip — one so delicious you just might eat so much you spoil your appetite for dinner. We promise we won’t tell. The nice thing about spinach and artichoke dip is that you can use shortcuts with the vegetables. Thaw out some frozen spinach in the microwave and pop open a jar of artichoke hearts and you’re ready to go (although those feeling more ambitious can certainly blanch some fresh baby spinach instead). The key to the veggies, though, is chopping them into bite-sized pieces so that they’re easily scoopable. Chop up some garlic and some scallions while you’re at it for extra flavor. #Don’t Be Skimpy with the Dairy# Dairy is the name of the game when making great spinach and artichoke dip, and we use four different kinds here for the perfect balance. Parmesan adds salty nuttiness, mozzarella cheese adds mild creaminess, sour cream adds tang, and cream cheese helps to thicken and bind everything together. Mix those together with some mayonnaise and you have the ultimate base that will bake up bubbling and comforting. Stirring in a little lemon zest will help cut through some of that richness. #How to Serve Spinach and Artichoke Dip# Feel free to serve this dip with crackers, French bread, or tortilla chips. We also like a mix of fresh vegetables like cucumber or carrot sticks, or even some wedges of peppery radishes for scooping the dip. If you find yourself with leftover dip, which, let’s face it, will probably not happen, you can also toss it with some hot pasta for a super-easy dinner. ##### MAKES: about 1 quart SERVES: 12 PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOKING TIME: 15 minutes to 18 minutes

用料

• Cooking spray
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, or 12 ounces fresh baby spinach
• artichoke hearts packed in water 1 can
• medium scallions 3
• garlic 2 cloves
• low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded (1 cup) and divided 4 oz
• Parmesan cheese, grated (1/4 cup) 1 oz
• cream cheese 8oz
• sour cream (8 ounces) 1 cup
• mayonnaise 1/2 cup
• kosher salt, plus more as needed 1/2 tsp
• freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp
• Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon
• Crackers, tortilla chips, baguette slices, crostini, or crudités, for serving

Spinach-Artichoke Dip的做法步骤

步骤 1

The nice thing about spinach and artichoke dip is that you can use shortcuts with the vegetables: start with frozen spinach and a jar of artichoke hearts.

步骤 2

Heat the oven to broil. Arrange a rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiler element. Heat the oven to broil. Coat an 8x8-inch broiler-safe baking dish with cooking spray.

步骤 3

Prepare the spinach. If using frozen spinach, place 10 ounces in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 1-minute bursts until defrosted. If using fresh spinach, blanch 12 ounces in a large pot of boiling water until wilted, then drain and rinse with cold water.

步骤 4

Dry and chop the spinach. When cool enough to handle, squeeze all the excess moisture from the spinach. If using fresh spinach, coarsely chop it. Place the spinach in a large saucepan.

步骤 5

Chop the artichokes, scallions, and garlic. Drain the artichokes and chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice 3 scallions and mince 2 garlic cloves. Add everything to the saucepan.

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步骤 6

步骤 6

Grate the cheeses. Shred 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (1 cup) and grate 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup). Add the Parmesan and 1/2 cup of the mozzarella to the saucepan.

步骤 7

Add the creamy ingredients and seasoning. Cut 8 ounces cream cheese into 8 pieces. Add the cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the saucepan.

步骤 8

Heat until melted and smooth. Cook the dip over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cream cheese is melted and the dip is evenly combined and steaming, about 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, finely grate the zest of 1 lemon.

步骤 9

Add the lemon zest. Remove the dip from the heat and stir in the lemon zest.

步骤 10

Top with more cheese and broil until browned. Transfer the dip to the baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Broil until the cheese on top is melted golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

步骤 11

Serve. Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips, baguette slices, crostini, or crudités.

步骤 12

😉enjoy

Spinach-Artichoke Dip的小贴士

Make ahead: The dip can be assembled without the mozzarella cheese on top, covered with aluminum foil, and refrigerated up to 1 day ahead. Sprinkle with the mozzarella before baking uncovered at 375ºF until bubbling, about 30 minutes. Broil until the cheese on top is melted golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. ****** 无责任转发，介意者绕行，不接受杠精

菜谱创建时间：2019-11-11 20:43:09