Mediterranean Spinach Artichoke Dip
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November 20, 2024
This Mediterranean Spinach Artichoke Dip is a warm, cheesy, and flavor-packed appetizer perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. With a Mediterranean twist, it blends sautéed sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, and shallots with wilted spinach and a creamy base of Neufchâtel cheese and Greek yogurt.
Finished with melty Monterey Jack and a golden Parmesan crust, this dip delivers layers of savory, tangy, and herbaceous goodness in every bite. Serve it warm with crusty bread, pita chips, or fresh veggies for an irresistible crowd-pleaser that disappears fast!
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Ingredients:
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| 10ounces spinach frozen, thawed, drained, chopped | |
| 8ounces artichoke hearts finely chopped | |
| 5ounces neufchatel cheese softened | |
| 0.5cup nonfat greek yogurt plain, at room temperature | |
| 0.5cup monterey jack cheese shredded, low fat, (or reduced fat) | |
| 2tablespoons parmesan cheese finely grated | |
| 0.25cup sun tomatoes dried, chopped, (preserved in olive oil) | |
| 0.25cup shallots finely chopped | |
| 2 garlic cloves whole, finely minced | |
| 0.25teaspoon thyme dried | |
| 0.25teaspoon paprika | |
| 1tablespoon oil from the sun tomatoes dried | |
| 8servings kosher salt and pepper to taste |
Directions
1.
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
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2.
Prepare the Base
1. Heat the oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes in a large skillet over medium heat. | 2. Add the shallots and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. | 3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. | 4. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and dried thyme. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes. | 5. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer everything to a large mixing bowl.
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3.
Mix the Dip
1. To the bowl with the cooked mixture, add Neufchâtel cheese, Greek yogurt, Monterey Jack cheese, and paprika. | 2. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix thoroughly until well combined.
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4.
Assemble and Bake
1. Lightly grease ramekins or a baking dish with cooking spray. | 2. Spoon the spinach mixture into the prepared dishes and spread evenly. | 3. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese generously over the top.
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5.
Bake and Broil
1. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dip is hot and bubbling. | 2. Switch the oven to broil and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
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6.
Serve
Serve warm with chips, bread slices, crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks for dipping.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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