Tell me you remember this song?!
As soon as I went to title this post, “Spinach Dip,” I got the “Now dip, baby, dip!” lyrics in my head. Now you’ll be singing this song into 2011. You’re welcome.
Would you believe that I’ve never tried spinach and artichoke dip?! I know. But, if you’ve been following long enough, you already know that I have an aversion to creamy white things, especially mayo, cream cheese, and sour cream.
Just typing those words makes me shudder.
Dips typically contain at least one of these ingredients, so I always run for the hills when I see them on the menu, or served at parties. Plus, I am not big on foods that are “shared,” meaning I fear the “double-dippers.” I don’t like to think about putting food in my mouth that has been poked over and over again with others’ chips.
Awhile back, I spent a good amount of type searching for a recipe for spinach and artichoke dip without any of these ingredients. I found one, and put it aside for another time. When the time came to make it, it was nowhere to be found. It took awhile to re-find it, and it is now bookmarked on every computer, and I printed about 5 copies. This recipe is that good. I can’t ever lose it again.
Spinach and Artichoke Al Forno
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning (I made my own!)
- 4 tablespoons parmesan-romano cheese mix
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded asiago cheese
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained well
Directions
- Rinse, drain, and chop artichoke hearts.
- Preheat oven to 350F and lightly spritz a baking dish with cooking spray (Pam).
- Whisk together cream, flour, garlic pepper and 2 tablespoons parmesan-romano cheese until well blended.
- Heat in microwave oven in interval, stopping to stir, until very hot and thickened slightly.
- Stir in spinach, Asiago cheese, and artichoke hearts until well mixed.
- Place mixture into prepared serving dish, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle top evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, in oven 15 to 18 minutes or until hot and bubbly, and then broil until brown, if desired.
- Serve with crostini or tortilla chips.
This recipe took a bit of prep work, but the result was so worth it! I didn’t have, or even know, what garlic pepper seasoning was, so I just searched how to substitute it. (Google is your friend, folks!) It’s just pepper, parsley, and garlic seasoning. I don’t remember the exact measurement, but just do a search and you’ll find it easily enough. I purchased artichokes that were already quartered for me, and I cut them up a bit more. It is important to drain the ‘chokes and spinach well, as you don’t want to water down your dip. I didn’t have time to take a pic after it came out of the oven, as guests were starting to arrive. I served it along side Stacy’s pita chips, and it was crazy delicious!
Creamy, luscious and comforting, this dip is outstanding! It’s creamy without being too heavy, and the cheese flavors are just right in my opinion- light, but not too salty or “sharp.” The spinach and artichokes give the dip a great “chunky” texture and bring some nutrition to the table. While it’s still not healthy, it’s an awesome alternative to the usual cream-cheese-laden dip.
I’m so glad I was able to find a replacement for the ever-popular dish- now I’ll never feel like I’m missing out!
Dip made with whipping cream? That couldn’t possibly be bad! I think that mayo, sour cream and cream cheese are an entire food group for my husband (or at least he wish it was)
I’m not big on creamy white either. Unless it’s melted cheese. That I LOOOOVVEEE. This sounds fantastic!
Happy new year chica!
This dip looks amazing! That song totally takes me back to 7th grade!
I love spinache and artichoke dip. I like your recipe – never have made it that way before. Sounds like you have the best New Year’s Eve plan. Happy New Year!
I love this dip – I had to make a vegan version of it last week and it wasn’t bad, but I’d rather have it with all that creamy, gooey stuff!
Thanks for putting the song in my head! Now I will be ringing in the new year with the tootsee roll song hahaha
Happy New Year!
Calories don’t count on new year’s…right? This looks soooo gooood. Happy new year to everyone.
Looks delicious!!! Happy New Year!
Heck ya I remember that song! I’ve listened to it recently! haha
That dips looks so good! I just might make that for tonight’s festivities! Happy new year!
Looks so yummy. If anyone hasn’t figured out what they are doing for New Year’s Eve – they have now! Happy New Year!
This dip looks amazing! I used to sing Tootsie Roll at a hotel bar on Karaoke night. Thank goodness those days are over!
I welcome all things creamy and white
However, I’m diggin your take on it, hot spinach and artichoke dip is the best.
Wow, that song takes me back to a looooong time agp! And now I am going to have it in my head for the rest of the day….
Liz, I’ve been searching for the perfect spinach artichoke dip…so glad I checked your blog today. I’m making this tonight!
Now the cream is something new to me in this dip – but you really cannot go wrong with this! Perfect for a crowd!
Happy 2011 – may it bring you all good things.
Love, love, love spinach artichoke dip! Sooo good and yours looks amaaaazing!
I love spinach and artichoke dip! This version sounds delicious. And now the words “just slide, baby slide, just slide” are permanently stuck in my head, lol!
That sounds amazing and insanely delicious- I’m a sucker spinach artichoke dip, but this looks particularly good!:)
spinach dip is my absolute FAVORITE!! goes with just about everything!
OK first off – the dip looks amazing and I will be making this come January for sure but this song – HAH. I’m going to be singing this all day now. Thanks
This looks fabulous! While I don’t have an aversion to those things, I also have been wanting to find a spinach artichoke dip without mayo and sour cream. I don’t love them… and I don’t think they belong in my spinach dip.
Hope you have a very happy new year! I’m bookmarking this.
The BF <3's artichoke so Im always bookmarking any recipe that fits the bill. This looks like its going to taste awesome!
Hilarious-and I am sitting here singing the song repeatedly now thank you-haha…..looks delish!
Ha ha, when I first read this I thought you were referring to that song that goes “I put my hand up on your hip, when I dip, you dip, we dip…” What a flashback!
As far as spinach and artichoke dip, I have always loved that stuff! I’ve never made it at home because I didn’t realize it would be so easy! Thanks for posting and have a happy New Year!
A day later, and it’s still in my head!
Happy near year to you, too!
What did you think? Did you make it?
Cotton candy, sweetie go… lemme see ya tootsie roll!
Yup, STILL in my head…
Hahaha, that’s one for the next dip I post!
I promise it will! Let me know if you try it!
I have a total aversion to creamy white things, namely mayo, but I have to say how much I love spinach artichoke dip! Wonderful recipe.
Happy New Year Liz! I hope that 2011 is a wonderful one for you and your family.
That song reminds me of roller skating at the roller rink when i was in 6th grade. I used to do the dance while on my rollerblades. Ha! Happy New Year
I love spinach and artichoke dip! I don’t think it can be made healthy, just healthier.
Glad you found a version without creamy white things. lol
And I thought I had banished that song from my memory.
I am such a sucker for this dip. I absolutely LOVE spinach and artichokes together and it’s my favorite flavor!
Congrats on finding this recipe so you can join the rest of us in the spinach and artichoke dip affair we’ve been having. With the whipping cream this sounds as creamy as the cream cheese version so I’d say you’re not missing out on a single thing!