Ingredients
- 2 10-12oz packages of baby spinach
- 4 T butter, softened
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¾ C small artichokes, chopped
- 6 T cream cheese, whipped
- 1 C mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 C Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 1 C parmesan cheese, shredded plus more to sprinkle on top
- 1½ - 2 C heavy cream
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and blanch for 3-4 minutes, until it turns a vibrant green. Drain the spinach into a colander and rinse with cold water. Then, gather the spinach into a ball and use your hands to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.Place the spinach on several layers of paper towels and wrap it tightly. Twist the paper towels to absorb as much of the remaining liquid as possible. Alternatively, you can use a clean kitchen towel for this step. Once you've removed as much liquid as you can, unwrap the spinach and place it on a cutting board. Chop it into small pieces and set aside until needed.
- In a 2-quart saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the onion. Sprinkle a dash of salt over the onions to help them sweat and soften. Sauté over medium-low heat until the onions become translucent, about 5-8 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the artichokes and chopped spinach until well combined. Add the cream cheese, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan, and continue cooking until the cheeses melt and blend into the mixture. At this point, it will be quite thick and lumpy. Gradually add 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring until combined. The dip will still be on the thicker side. Slowly add more cream until the dip is smooth and creamy, or until you reach your desired consistency.Hint: If you plan to serve this with thinner chips, you'll definitely want to add more cream.
- Optional: Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter for a velvety, rich texture.Pour the mixture into an ovenproof deep dish and bake until bubbly, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan and serve while hot.
Notes
For a delicious twist, try using leftover dip on pizza! Simply dollop a few spoonful's onto the pizza, add caramelized onions and mozzarella cheese, and bake. It’s a flavorful and indulgent treat!"