Spinach Artichoke Dip (Slow Cooker)

PiceSeasGirl's Note:

We had this at a potluck and it was so good we all asked for the recipe. It is so easy to make too. Just throw it all in the crock-pot while I get everything else ready for entertaining, serve with some bread and crackers and it is done. The slow cooker keeps it nice and warm so I serve it right from there.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 10-12

Yield: 1.0 3 Quart ...

• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, Drained & Chopped
• 1 lb frozen spinach, Thawed & Chopped (or 2 bunches of fresh spinach can be used)
• 16 ounces cream cheese, Cubbed (2 - 8oz bricks)
• 2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, Cubed (1 small Cheese brick)
• 2 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, Cubed (1 small Cheese brick)
• 3 garlic cloves, Minced (add more garlic depending on how much you like)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (this can be adjusted to taste)

Directions:

1. Cube Cheese and add to Slow Cooker.
2. Chop Artichoke Hearts and Spinach and add to Cheese.
3. Place in a slow cooker on High setting.
4. Add Garlic and Pepper.
5. Heat until melted, stirring occasionally.
6. Takes about 1-2 hours.

Reviews

[Gina Marie 622]

I was a bit leary about making spinach/artichoke dip in a slow cooker so I decided to make a test batch at home before taking it to a pot luck. This recipe turned out excellent! It was so simple to make, put it in the slow cooker and stir it once every half hour or so, delicious! I am making it again this week for the potluck!

[Nancy's Pantry]

This dish was really easy to make in the slow cooker. The different cheese combinations come together very well. I felt that this dish needed some additional spice or something to really bring out the flavor. Other artichoke/spinach dips that I have tried added sour cream or mayo to add a little tartness, as well as, parmesan cheese which adds a little bit of a salty taste. I will definitely make this dish again and just play with the seasoning a bit. Made for the Tailgate tag, September, 2011.

[Chef #850791]

This is so easy and everyone at the potluck loved it the first time and asked for it again. It's expected at the work potlucks now!