FRESH SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP (AKA SHEEP DIP)

Fresh Spinach & Artichoke Dip (Aka Sheep Dip) image

Adapted from Best of the Best from Colorado, this recipe is so named, according to their description, because the recipe poster's father was a sheep rancher. This is supposedly a best selling recipe on the menu at River City Cafe in Colorado. I have not tried this yet, but since any spinach dip calling for fresh spinach appeals to me, I wanted to share it. This is very different from the usual spinach dips. I have never seen another version quite like this one. I am guessing at the cook time, which I will update once I try this. This makes enough dip for your whole herd! ;). To me, this is perfect football party food!

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 1 gallon dip

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) can water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
6 ounces asiago cheese or 6 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated
3 ounces fresh spinach, washed and patted dry
1 pint half-and-half cream or 1 pint light cream
20 ounces sour cream
24 ounces cream cheese or 24 ounces neufchatel cheese
8 ounces heavy cream
pita bread, cut into triangles, as dippers

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except the pita triangles in a food processor and combine until dip is mostly smooth with a few chunks of artichokes.
Heat by placing in a micro-safe dish and microwave until warmed through (5 minutes, stir, repeat several times as needed) or place in an oven safe dish and bake at 350 F until bubbly and warmed through, about 20-30 minutes or so.
Serve with pita triangles as dippers, or whatever you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5236, Fat 506.8, SaturatedFat 316.9, Cholesterol 1515.8, Sodium 2907.9, Carbohydrate 99.7, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 6, Protein 99.9