Absolutely Wonderful Cheesy Creamy Spinach Artichoke Dip

Amie in Arizona's Note:

I actually won a local contest with this recipe. Our favorite restaurant who served the best dip closed down...and we could not find another that was even close, so I came up with this home-made replica, which is just as delicious!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained well)
• 1 (6 1/4 ounce) jar marinated artichokes (drained and chopped) (optional)
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 -3 garlic clove, minced, to taste (or more)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• serve with French bread (toasted) or sourdough bread (toasted)
• 1/2 cup half and half milk or 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients (except bread) into a mixing bowl, gently fold together until combined.
3. Pour into a greased or oiled 8" or 9" pie plate or other baking dish.
4. Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes or until browned and bubbly.
5. Let stand to cool down it will be very hot.
6. *Hint!
7. Slice bread 1/4" to 1/2" and place directly on oven rack to toast for the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking time.

Reviews

[glitter]

This if so tasty and versatile. And of course you know me I too added large garlic cloves...small won't do. I think anytime spinach and garlic are put together your mouth just says m-m-m and cheese to boot oh my... glitter

[razzintaz]

You could almost halve the spinach and it would be enough, then it would be a bit more creamy. SUPER flavor! I took 2 artichoke spinach dips and this one was preferred. Does not reheat well.

[Chef #364605]

Delicious, I left out the artichokes and used a lil extra cream to make it more "dip-y" and everyone raved about it. Definitely a keeper!