Best-Ever Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Name: Best-Ever Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: Canola oil, for grill grates; 1 8-oz pkg. cream cheese, at room temp; 1/2 c. sour cream; 1 tsp. lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 large clove garlic, grated; 2 oz. Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup), divided; Kosher salt and pepper; 1 14-oz can artichokes, drained and chopped; 1 10-oz pkg. frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1 small loaf country bread, sliced; 3 tbsp. olive oil

The ultimate crowd-pleaser.

By Kate MerkerUpdated: Apr 8, 2020

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Total Time:

45 mins

Cal/Serv:

386

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Loaded with cream cheese, sour cream and a touch of lemon to balance out all of that richness, this crowd favorite is truly the best-ever. Try it baked or on the grill!

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Ingredients

Canola oil, for grill grates
1
8-oz pkg. cream cheese, at room temp
1/2 cup
sour cream
1 tsp.
lemon zest plus 3 Tbsp lemon juice
1
large clove garlic, grated
2 oz.
Parmesan, grated (about 1/2 cup), divided
Kosher salt and pepper
1
14-oz can artichokes, drained and chopped
1
10-oz pkg. frozen leaf spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1
small loaf country bread, sliced
3 Tbsp.
olive oil

Directions

1. Step 1Set up grill for direct and indirect cooking and heat to medium. Once hot, clean and lightly oil grates with canola oil.
2. Step 2In bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, garlic, 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Fold in artichokes and spinach. Transfer to 9-inch cast-iron skillet. Top with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and cover with aluminum foil.
3. Step 3Place skillet over indirect heat and cook, covered, 10 minutes. Remove foil and rotate skillet, keeping over indirect heat; cook, uncovered, until bubbling and golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from grill.
4. Step 4Drizzle bread with olive oil and grill on direct heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 1 minute. Serve with dip.

No Grill? No Problem. Cooking this decadent dip on the grill will impart some crave-worthy smoky flavor, but you can also prep it indoors: Heat oven to 425°F. Bake dip in cast-iron skillet until golden brown and bubbling, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with toasted bread or pita chips.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 386 cal, 28 g fat (12 g sat), 11 g pro, 787 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 2 g fiber

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