December 16, 2009

Hot Dipped

Hot Dipped
How Do I Make THE BEST Hot Artichoke Dip?

I saw this recipe,but do you have a better one?

Hot Artichoke Dip

Ingredients
1 can of artichoke hearts
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut artichoke hearts into quarters. Mix Parmesan cheese and mayo together. Add artichoke hearts. Pour mixture into small baking dish. Bake until hot and bubbly.

Serve with crackers.

I've had yours, but I found this one years ago and it's even better. It does use a few more ingredients, but it's worth the extra work:

BEST SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP

I wonder if the artichokes should be partially pureed (my own notes...the answer was yes, it was delicious)? Also, pimientos might be a nice addition instead of the red pepper flakes (again, turned out better for people who don't care for spicy foods).

1 pkg. frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
1 jar marinated artichokes, chopped
8 oz. Philly cream cheese
8 oz. sour cream
3/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese
8 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 onion finely chopped
1 stick butter
red pepper flakes to taste
Sauté onions in butter, adding ingredients while mixing and blending well after each addition. Add ingredients in this order: Spinach, Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Parmesan Cheese, Artichoke Hearts, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes.
Remove from heat and put in crocks or microwave dish. Top with Monterey Jack Cheese and melt.
Serve hot with chips or bread.
Yummy! A Party Favorite! May also add Mozzarella Cheese on top and lightly brown.