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Florentine Artichoke Dip Recipe
Ingredients:
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained well and squeezed dry
1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
2 (8 oz.) packs cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbls. lemon juice
Salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste
Directions:
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Step 2:
Lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.
Step 3:
In a medium bowl, blend together cream cheese and mayo until smooth.
Step 4:
Mix in spinach, artichoke hearts and Parmesan cheese.
Step 5:
Add garlic and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and peppers.
Step 6:
Spread evenly into baking dish. Cover dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Step 7:
Remove foil and bake for 5 additional minutes or until slightly browned.
Step 8:
Serve with tortilla chips, breadsticks, pretzels or veggies.
Note: For a more elegant presentation, dredge quartered artichoke hearts in egg wash and Italian breadcrumbs, deep fry until crispy and use for dipping instead of chips.
EXTRA SPECIAL: For a very elegant dish, add crabmeat, shrimp or crawfish before baking.
Recipe by Chef John Folse