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Artichoke And Spinach Dip

Artichoke And Spinach Dip

This dip makes an appearance at almost every party in New Orleans. It's a staple here because it's delicious, it feeds a crowd, and everyone loves it!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: About 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag of fresh spinach, stemmed, rinsed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 cans of artichoke hearts, drained and julienned
  • Salt and cayenne
  • Chips or toast points, for serving

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of the unsalted butter. When it turns bubbly, add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until a blond roux is formed, 5 to 6 minutes. Whisk in the milk and bring the liquid up to a boil. Season with salt and cayenne to taste and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the cheeses. Set the sauce aside.

  • In a sauté pan, heat the remaining butter. When the butter is hot, add the onions and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the spinach, a handful at a time, until all the spinach is incorporated. Add the garlic and artichokes and sauté for 4 minutes. Season the vegetables with salt and cayenne. Remove the spinach and artichokes from the heat and turn into a mixing bowl. Fold the béchamel sauce into the vegetables. Transfer the mixture to a baking pan and bake the dip for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

  • Serve the dip with chips or toast points.

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