Collard Green and Artichoke Dip

I watched Gina make this on the show Down Home with the Neelys- I can't wait to try this one myself!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  shallot, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  pint heavy whipping cream
• 2⁄3 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
• 1  dash  hot sauce
• 1  dash Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (10 ounce) boxes  collard greens, thawed and drained
• 1 (14 ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Melt butter in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots and saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute until it reaches a golden blonde color. Slowly whisk in the cream and turn up heat until it thickens.
3. Add the Parmesan and Cheddar. Stir until the cheese has melted. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Fold in the collard greens and artichoke hearts.
4. Add mixture to a casserole dish. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
5. Serve this dip with baked pita chips.