Best Southwestern Caesar Artichoke Dip Recipes

ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• To a mixing bowl add sour cream, mayo, cream cheese, garlic and 1 cup of parmesan cheese. Combine until smooth.
• Stir in chopped artichoke hearts and a little bit of dill weed, to taste.
• Place in a greased baking dish (most pan sizes around 8x8 in or a little smaller will work. You could even use a pie pan).
• Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese on top. Sprinkle with a little extra dill weed, if desired.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Serve warm with crackers, bread, or veggies.

SLOW-COOKER CAESAR ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Spray inside of 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix all ingredients except bread slices, additional green onions and bell pepper.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours or until hot.
• Meanwhile, heat oven to 315°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place bread slices on cookie sheet; lightly spray bread with cooking spray.
• Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.
• Before serving, stir until dip is well blended and smooth. Top with green onions and bell pepper. Serve with toasted bread slices. Dip can be held on Low heat setting up to 1 hour.

BAKED ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 1-quart baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except tortilla chips and vegetable dippers. 3. Transfer mixture to baking dish. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until set and top is golden brown. 4. Serve warm with tortilla chips and/or vegetable dippers.
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SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Spray 1- to 1 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except pepper Jack cheese and tortilla chips; spoon into cooker.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 3 hours.
• Stir pepper Jack cheese into artichoke mixture. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.

DIPPING SAUCE FOR ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise and garlic together in a small bowl. Add the lemon juice and basil; whisk until thoroughly combined. Beat the Worcestershire sauce into the mixture. Serve immediately, or chill until serving.