When I first came to the US, artichokes to me were just a fancy pizza topping that you could get at some Italian places in my hometown. I never experienced them anywhere else. I did watch some videos where they explain how to cook a full artichoke, but even that never appealed to me. So, until somewhat recently, I saw artichokes as just “meh.” I don’t mind their existence, but I also wouldn’t mind their nonexistence.
My first few attempts to try spinach-artichoke dip only served to confirm my opinion.
Then I tried it warm!
What a game changer! But the real next level is making it yourself.
This particular recipe comes from my fiancée Ali’s mother. For as long as I can remember, Ali has been telling me, “She made it all the time, and it is soooo good!” After hearing about it for months, it finally happened: Ali got the “secret” recipe and made it for a game night with friends.
All I can say is, she is right: It is soooo good. And also, so simple! I hope you enjoy the recipe.
A Note for my German Visitors (An meine deutschen Leser)
You need to try this! All ingredients are easily sourced in German stores. Don’t let the artichokes scare you like they scared me!
Ali’s Mom’s Spinach Artichoke Dip
Ingredients
- 6 oz Artichoke hearts Approximately half a jar
- ½ cup Chopped onion
- 1 tsp Diced garlic
- 8 oz Frozen spinach thawed
- 8 oz Shredded cheese Italian blend or other white cheese blends can be used
Cream mixture:
- 1 cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Mayonaisse Hellmanns recommended
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
- Chop the artichokes and the spinach. Add spinach and artichoke hearts; heat through.
- Mix in the cream mixture ingredients.
- Put in an ovenproof pan or dish (CorningWare or similar).
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Bake at 350°F until cheese is melted, approximately 30 minutes.
- Serve warm with crackers or tortilla chips. Enjoy!
Notes
If you are looking for another super simple appetizer look at these Snack Snails.
How did you like Lori’s recipe? Let me know, and leave a comment below!
And coming back to the game night, I can only recommend the Hunt a Killer game Death at the divebar.
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