Sumptuous Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Although spinach and artichoke dip has become a North American classic, its roots lie n the Provencal cuisine, in which the vegetables are usually baked with cheese and served as a gratin. This chunky dip, simplicity in itself, always draws rave reviews and disappears to the last drop.
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 250 ml
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed 250 g
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 50 ml
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 ml
- 1 can artichokes 14 oz/398 mL artichokes, drained and finely chopped
- 1 lb fresh spinach leaves or 1 package 10 oz/300 g spinach leaves, thawed if frozen 500 g
- Tostadas or tortilla chips
Instructions
- In slow cooker stoneware, combine cheese, cream cheese, Parmesan, garlic, pepper, artichokes and spinach. Cover and cook on High for 2 hours, until hot and bubbly. Stir well and serve with tostadas or tortilla chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 7764IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 3mg