recipe
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip
by Brava Chef Annie
About this Recipe
Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip—say that five times fast! Make this classic appetizer on game day or anytime you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing side dish. While there are many variations of spinach and artichoke dip, this recipe is served warm with crispy golden brown bits on top. Pro tip: finely chop the artichokes to ensure you get a taste in every bite. It balances the creaminess and hint of sharpness from the cheese. Serve with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or crudites.
Ingredients
- 3.0 tablespoons melted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 cups chopped yellow onion (¼-inch pieces)
- 4.0 count garlic clove, minced
- 1.0 count (14 oz) can or jar artichoke hearts, drained and finely chopped (¼-inch pieces)
- 1.0 count (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained and squeezed of excess liquid
- 1.0 count (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1.0 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.0 cups sour cream or full-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 0.5 cups grated cheddar cheese (preferably sharp)
- 0.3333333333333333 cups whole milk, half and half or heavy cream
- Pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne (optional)
- Crackers, chips, baguette slices, and/or crudites for serving
- extra-virgin olive oil or melted butter
- kosher salt and black pepper
Equipment
Brava square pan
cheese grater
Mixing bowl
Nutrition Information
Allergens: None
Instructions
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1
Cook onions & garlic
- In Brava square pan stir together onions, garlic, melted butter or olive oil and a pinch of kosher salt; stir well.
- Slide square pan into top shelf. Press green button to begin cooking.
- Note: You will remove square pan after 5 minutes.
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2
Prepare spinach and artichoke dip mixture
- Once Brava notifies you, carefully remove square pan. Press green button to begin preheating to 400°F (keep the Brava chamber empty during this step).
- While Brava preheats, add onion mixture to mixing bowl with artichoke hearts, spinach, cream cheese, mozzarella, sour cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano, cheddar, whole milk, red pepper flakes or cayenne (if using) and a few pinches of salt and pepper; stir well.
- Transfer mixture to Brava Square Pan.
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3
Bake dip
- Once Brava notifies you, slide square pan into top shelf. Press green button to finish cooking.
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4
Finish & Serve
- When your food is done, add a top sear step for more browning on top, if desired. Serve with baguette slices, crackers, chips, or crudites.