SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

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Provided by Food Network

Time 25m

Yield About 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 12-ounce bag fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
Two 14-ounce cans artichoke hearts in water, drained and rinsed
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups finely grated Pecorino Romano
2 cups finely chopped fresh mozzarella or shredded whole milk mozzarella
1 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Crudite vegetables, crackers, crostini or chips, for serving

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Pack the spinach into the stockpot and cook, turning the spinach with tongs, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the spinach to a colander set in the sink and let stand until cool. Using your hands, squeeze as much moisture out of the spinach as possible.
Put the artichokes and drained spinach in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the heavy cream and puree until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a large nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Stir in the Pecorino Romano, mozzarella and mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the mixture is hot and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Serve the dip warm with vegetables, crackers, crostini or chips for dipping.