PECAN-CRUSTED ARTICHOKE SPREAD

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This spread is my jazzy version of the spinach dip of the 1990's. Slather it on baguette-style French Bread, and of course top it off with some of those pecans from our trees.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp butter
1/2 c onion, finely minced
3 clove garlic, minced
4 c coarsely chopped fresh spinach
14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 c mayonnaise
2 c swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 c parmesan cheese, shredded
3 dash(es) hot pepper sauce
1/2 c pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350-degrees.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes. Add spinach; cook 3-5 minutes or until onion is tender and the spinach is cooked, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Stir in chopped artichoke, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Swiss cheese, Parmesan cheese and hot pepper sauce.
  • 4. Transfer to an ungreased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Bake for 40 minutes. Top with pecans; bake and addtional 10 minutes. Makes 4 cups.

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