Spinach Artichoke Dip

(from cokerlj’s recipe box)

One of the best!
Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

Source: Eileen Oxley Coker

Categories: Dip, Parties

Ingredients

  • 2 each 8 ounce packages cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 16 ounce bag frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed and well drained
  • 13 3/4 ounce can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and well drained
  • 2/3 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup prepared salsa

Directions

  1. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, process the cream cheese, cream, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder until smooth and creamy.

  2. Add the spinach and process until thoroughly mixed.

  3. Add the artichokes and process just until coarsely chopped.

  4. Turn the mixture into a 3 1/2 quart electric slow cooker; smooth the top.

  5. Cover and cook on the high heat setting 75 to 90 minutes, until hot in the center.

  6. Sprinkle the top evenly with the Jack cheese and spoon the salsa in a ring around the inside edges of the slow cooker.

  7. Cover and continue heating on high 15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted.

  8. Reduce the heat to the low setting and serve warm with crackers or tortilla chips for dipping.

  9. Refrigerate any leftovers.

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