Description
Alton Brown’s spinach and artichoke dip delivers creamy comfort with classic ingredients. Zesty cream cheese and tangy parmesan blend perfectly for you to savor each rich, irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) artichoke hearts, frozen, thawed
- 10 oz (283 g) spinach, frozen, thawed
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ¾ cup (113 g) feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup (60 ml) white wine (pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc)
- 1 ½ tsps (7.5 ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack near top and activate broiler to high heat for final cooking stage.
- Moisture Removal: Thoroughly drain artichoke hearts and spinach using a clean kitchen towel, pressing firmly to eliminate excess liquid.
- Skillet Searing: Heat cast-iron skillet over high heat, adding olive oil and artichoke hearts with salt to develop a caramelized exterior through strategic pressing and stirring for 6 minutes.
- Creamy Base Construction: Whisk together garlic, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, blending half the feta and parmesan into a smooth mixture.
- Flavor Layering: Introduce red pepper flakes to artichoke mixture, then add spinach and deglaze with wine, reducing liquid to concentrate flavors.
- Cheese Integration: Remove skillet from heat, fold in cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution, and top with remaining cheese.
- Broiling Finale: Position skillet under broiler for 3 minutes, monitoring closely until surface turns golden and develops a bubbling, appetizing crust.
- Serving: Present dip immediately while warm, accompanied by crisp crackers or toasted pita chips for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Drain Thoroughly: Remove every drop of moisture from artichokes and spinach to prevent a watery, unappetizing dip texture.
- High Heat Magic: Cast-iron skillet and high heat are crucial for developing deep, caramelized flavors in artichokes.
- Cheese Distribution: Reserve half the cheese for topping to create a golden, crispy broiled crust that adds incredible visual and textural appeal.
- Broiler Watch: Keep a close eye during the final 3-minute broiling stage to prevent burning and achieve that perfect golden-brown finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 712 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg