This creamy, scrumptious artichoke dip is sizzling and tacky baked with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese topped with golden breadcrumbs. Excellent appetizer with baked chips!
Artichoke Dip
This wholesome Artichoke Dip tastes something however mild. It’s tacky, creamy, and oh, so good. I make it lighter by swapping out a number of the mayo for Greek yogurt and it’s all the time a success. Really easy to make, and you may simply prep this forward for a celebration. Serve it sizzling straight from the oven with baked pita or tortilla chips. For extra scrumptious dip recipes, attempt my Scorching Spinach Artichoke Dip, Scorching and Tacky Crab and Artichoke Dip, and Scorching Spinach Dip.
A little bit artichoke historical past
And for a bit historical past on artichokes, do you know they’re one of many oldest meals recognized to people? Historic Greeks and Romans thought-about artichokes a delicacy and an aphrodisiac, and ladies had been even banned from consuming them within the sixteenth century. Nicely, it’s the twenty first century, so ladies, get pleasure from!
What’s artichoke dip manufactured from?
- Artichokes: Drain one can of artichoke hearts (not marinated artichoke hearts)
- Shallots: Chop two tablespoons of shallots.
- Greek Yogurt: I used fat-free Greek yogurt for a creamy texture with fewer energy.
- Mayonnaise: Most recipes name for a cup mayonnaise, right here I take advantage of a lot much less and use mild mayo as an alternative.
- Cheese: Parmigiano Reggiano and part-skim mozzarella
- Salt and Pepper for seasoning
- Breadcrumbs: When you don’t have complete wheat breadcrumbs, common will work.
How you can Make Artichoke Dip
- Meals Processor: Coarsely chop the artichoke hearts and shallots in a small meals processor.
- Mix all of the elements apart from the breadcrumbs in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the artichoke combination right into a dish and prime with breadcrumbs. I baked mine in these lovely Le Creuset stoneware petite au gratin dishes, however any smaller ovenproof dish will work.
- Bake the dip in ready baking dish at 400° for 20 to 25 minutes till sizzling, and the cheese is melted.
- Mircrowave: You can too microwave it partially lined about 3 minutes or till sizzling and melted, with out the breadcrumbs.
What do you eat artichoke dip with?
I prefer to serve this creamy dip with baked tortilla or pita chips, pretzels, crostini, baguette slices, toasted bitter dough or pita wedges. It’s additionally good with any crackers, or for a lighter possibility, use veggies like celery, bell pepper and/or carrots.
Can I make artichoke dip the day earlier than?
This straightforward artichoke dip is nice to make forward in case you’re serving it at a celebration. When you’re feeding a crowd, double or triple the recipe and bake it in a bigger dish.
You can also make it sooner or later upfront with out the breadcrumbs and retailer it within the fridge. The subsequent day, add the breadcrumbs and bake. You’ll be able to both set it out on the counter half-hour earlier than baking to return to room temperature or bake it for an additional 5 minutes till heated via.
Variations and Suggestions
- Mayo: I feel the mayonnaise improves the feel and taste of this artichoke dip. Nevertheless, in case you’re actually not a fan, you’ll be able to swap it for mild bitter cream, cream cheese or extra Greek yogurt.
- Shallots: Substitute purple onion for shallots and/or garlic.
- Cheese: Swap Parmesan cheese for pecorino romano.
- Leftovers could be refrigerated as much as 4 days.
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Yield: 10 servings
Serving Dimension: 1 /4 cup
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Preheat oven to 400F.
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In a small meals processor, coarsely chop the artichoke hearts with the shallots.
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Mix artichokes, yogurt, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, mozzarella, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
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Place in an oven-proof dish and prime with breadcrumbs.
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Evenly spray the crumbs with olive oil then bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes, till sizzling and cheese is melted.
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Serve instantly.
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Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
Serving: 1 /4 cup, Energy: 73.7 kcal, Carbohydrates: 4.8 g, Protein: 4.5 g, Fats: 4 g, Fiber: 0.7 g
