SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP (LIKE HOUSTON' S)

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I found this recipe online at Robbie's Recipe collection. She later changed the recipe she had listed, but I like this version much better.

Provided by The Giggle Box

Categories     Spreads

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs fresh spinach (frozen works well too)
1/4 cup butter not margarine
1 tablespoon minced garlic, preferably fresh
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/4 cup flour
1 pint heavy cream
2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sour cream, low fat okay
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1 jar artichoke heart, coarsely chopped (Use canned, not marinated artichokes, about 5 or 6 in can)

Steps:

  • Steam spinach (or defrost if frozen).
  • Strain and squeeze through cheesecloth.
  • Must be very dry.
  • Chop finely and set aside.
  • In heavy saucepan, melt butter.
  • Add garlic and onions and sauté about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add flour to make a roux.
  • Stir and cook about 1 minute.
  • Slowly add heavy cream, stirring with a whisk to prevent lumping.
  • Mixture will thicken at the boiling point.
  • When it thickens, add lemon juice, Tabasco, salt and Parmesan cheese.
  • Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in sour cream.
  • Fold in dry, chopped spinach, coarse diced artichoke hearts and Jack cheese.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Serve immediately.
  • OR: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Put dip in oven safe container and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Heat for 10 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted.
  • This is a good way to reheat the dip.
  • Notes: Serve with salsa, sour cream, and tortilla chips for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.4, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 25.1, Cholesterol 132.5, Sodium 662.4, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13.7

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