It only makes sense to start off my Foolproof recipes with my Artichoke and Spinach Dip, since it was my first very own Foolproof recipe. I have been making this since college and it has never let me down. It is great as an appetizer, for a pot luck or a cocktail party.
Artichoke and Spinach Dip
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
Fix Time: About 20 minutes.
Feeds: About 8-10 hungry people.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the ingredients together. Place mixture in a baking dish and sprinkle some grated parmesan over the top. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Foolproof Fix
Spinach: Draining the spinach is the hardest part of this recipe, but don’t be lazy. Make sure to drain all the water out of the spinach or it will end up in your dip.
Artichoke Hearts: Make sure not to get marinated artichoke hearts, not only are they more expensive but they don’t work in this recipe.
Alfredo Sauce: This is the secret ingredient in this recipe so don’t substitute. I know the calorie counters out there are freaking out but it's worth it. Any brand would work – whatever is on sale. I would stay away from flavored alfredo sauce.
Cheese: Monterey jack would work well here too, stick to a mild good melting cheese.
Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese is very important. You can put it in the microwave for a couple of seconds (make sure to take the foil wrapping off, made that mistake once).
Fantastic Fixings
Spice: Like spice, go for the hot sauce. As always I recommend a couple of dashes of Sriracha. Even some red pepper flakes would work well here.
Cheese: For additional flavor you can substitute ½ a cup of the mozzarella for something with a like more kick like gruyere, fontina or cheddar. Make sure you have 1 cup shredded cheese total.
Flavor: Adding some garlic salt, onion powder, black pepper, and salt (not too much since there is some sodium in the Alfredo sauce) would add great flavor. Be creative!
Fanfare Finishes
I like to serve this dish with good ole tortilla chips. If you want to be a little fancier go ahead a make a bread bowl and serve with some cut up bread– makes for a great presentation. Optional suggestion – don’t give away the secret ingredient unless you have to!
Funds Factor**
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - $1.09
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts - $2.99
1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo sauce - $3.39
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese - $2.89
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese - $4.78 for an 8 oz container
1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese - $3.58 for an 8 oz package
1 12 oz bag of tortilla chips - $3.49
Recipe can be made for as little as $22.21.
** Based on DC prices. Taxes not included.
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