A while ago, I posted another recipe for artichoke dip, but let me tell you – this one blows that one out of the water.
This one is thicker and richer, thanks to the cream cheese, and it also has a zing of flavor from the seasonings I added. This one is also grain-free (the other one used flour as a thickener). Plus, it has yummy spinach swirled throughout it. Score!
Spinach artichoke dip has always been one of my favorite appetizers to order in restaurants, but I basically never order it anymore because it’s always served with chips/bread/crackers. This one is just as awesome as the restaurant varieties (well, more so because you know exactly what you’ve put in it) and since it’s in my own kitchen, I can eat it with whatever I’d like. Cheese crisps are a great “cracker” for scooping it up, and it’s also great with carrot sticks, celery, strips of raw bell peppers, or any number of other goodies.
Another great thing about this dip is that it can be made very quickly by microwaving the ingredients sort-of-separately, mixing, then broiling in the oven. If you have more time and want fewer steps in preparation though, you could just mix everything together and then throw it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-45 minutes or until it’s heated through.
You will need:
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese, warmed in the microwave for 2 minutes on 50% heat to soften it – (Even if you’re making your dip in the oven, pre-microwaving the cream cheese will help you mix it with the other ingredients, so I recommend not skipping this step.)
- A dollop of sour cream – maybe 1/4 – 1/3 cup
- A dollop of mayonnaise – about 1/4 cup
- About a cup of chopped spinach (either fresh, cooked, or frozen, thawed)
- 2 cans or jars of non-marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
- Garlic salt
- Chili powder – be generous! The cream cheese and sour cream will act to “cool” the dip, so you can sprinkle away with the chili!
- A handful of shredded mozzarella cheese
Mix all ingredients in a baking dish, and sprinkle on a bit more mozzarella, then broil until the cheese is browned.
Now you can get down to the business of eating and enjoying your delicious dip. Try it with:
- Zero-Carb Homemade Baked Cheese Crisps
- Carrot sticks
- Celery sticks
- Strips of raw bell peppers
- Pork rinds
- A spoon
- Homemade grain-free crackers (I’m thinking of a sesame-seed based one that I may try to make!)
- Slices of turnips, jicama, or large radishes
I also think it would be great in hollowed-out Roma tomato halves or jalapeno pepper halves, possibly wrapped with bacon. Dear goodness…. *sigh*
Hi! I'm Emily. I'm a Navy wife and stay at home mom of two beautiful children. I cook simple, delicious, grain-free recipes, do crafts, decorate my home on a budget, and keep a happy household. I tandem breastfeed, babywear, cloth diaper, practice elimination communication, homebirth, and co-sleep, but I'm not a hippie.
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Yummy ………. it looks really yummy…. i’ll surely try it… thanks for sharing dear!
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I’m thinking some toasted pita for dipping.
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The thought of artichokes scare me, but this looks so good I think I could overcome that fear!
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Looks yummy!!! But, needs bacon.
Awesome, very delicious! Thanks!
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OMG…I just tried this for the first time tonight….it was so FREAKING amazing!!! THANK YOU!
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This looks absolutely A.MA.ZING.!
Thank you SO much for this. I have printed out both recipes (this and the cheese crackers-which I made three batches of last night). Can't wait to see more!
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yes that's exactly what i use. the “marinated” ones are really gross in my opinion.
I can't wait to make this! All I have is canned artichokes in water?? Will that work?
Sure is my dear!!
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Oh, yay! I'm glad you liked it!
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You absolutely may post it to the FFF stuff.
Just make sure to say it's by Emily Chapelle at http://www.JoyfulAbode.com in both (and link from the website too). Spinach is coming in this week's baskets, right? Perfect timing!
Awesome recipe! May I have permission to post it in the FFF newsletter/site?
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Oh, yay! I'm glad you liked it!
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Good! It's so on my to-make-again-and-again list!
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Good! It's so on my to-make-again-and-again list!
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Awesome Gina! I hope you enjoy it!
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Awesome Gina! I hope you enjoy it!
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Yes, the cheese crisps are.
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Yes, the cheese crisps are.
Made this tonight – yum! Even though I left it in the oven a bit too long and it was kinda dry, it tasted fabulous. I prepared all sorts of stuff to dip in it… raw veggies, the cheese crisps (also yum!) and baked tortilla chips for my non-primal husband. I'll definitely make this again.
This is so on my to-make list.
This looks and sounds fab. I love that you have grain free recipes on your website. I've always been a big fan of spinach and artichokes, so this is a no brainer for me.
Gina
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This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it. Are the cheese crisps gluten-free?
This looks amazing! Can't wait to try it. Are the cheese crisps gluten-free?
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Thanks for stopping by, Kelly! I really hope you like them if you try them – I can't imagine NOT liking them though. yum, yum. The chili powder was a last-minute whim and I'm glad I put it in. It definitely added a kick.
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You're so welcome, and thank you for commenting to let me know you're enjoying it!
I really hope you like the dip – it sure reminds me of “restaurant style” spinach artichoke dips. But like you said, Primal. Win!
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Yup, lots of dairy. I have nothing against it. And since about the middle of my second trimester I've been craving dairy in all forms, so… yeah.
Glad you're enjoying your transition.
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definitely try with the cream cheese too… the other recipe i had didn't have the cream cheese, but this is definitely WAY yummier… in my opinion anyway.
These DOOOOOO look heavenly!! The chili powder sounds like JUST the thing to make this pop even more. And I want to try the cheese crisps!!
Kelly
Prior to checking this out, my all time fave artichoke dip was that found at Houston's Restaurants. This looks like a close cousin, but Primal, so it goes on my To Do list pronto! Thanks for continuing to share these great treats!
That looks quite amazing!
Lots of dairy though… I guess since it is a dip I will have to try it soon!
Primal food is getting more and more delightful! I enjoyed salmon and steamed veggies for dinner tonight
WOW – I make something almost identical in ingredients except without the cream cheese – 1 cup mayo, 1 cup sour cream and then as you do. Have not thought to add spinach before but that is an awesome idea!
Looks delicious!
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Are you “counting carbs”? I don't “count” anything anymore… much simpler to just eat real nutrient-dense foods and listen to your body. But I'm not trying to lose weight either. I might count carbs if I were trying for weight loss…
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haha cosmic explosion. It was pretty amazing, I'll admit.
low-fat low-calorie is definitely mainstream, but low-carb sure has its following… And since I am decidedly NOT in the low-fat, calorie-counting crowd anymore…well…
It looks delicious, but I'll have to add up the carbs before I try it!
OMG that looks SO freakin' delicious! Great recipe and simple to make–always a plus!
I can only imagine the cosmic explosion of dipping your amazing cheese crisps into this! WOW!
PS I love how you named your crisps Zero-Carb, which makes me chuckle because I still see so many people eating up the low-fat and zero-calorie hype. They would be so confused by your Zero-Carb! But Zero-Carb is legit!