Monday, March 5, 2012

never go back spinach + artichoke dip.


i am thrilled to share this recipe with you! it's become a favorite of mine for a few reasons. 
1. it's served warm. (comfort food!)
2. it makes a huge batch.
3. it's great re-heated too!

Picture of Warm Spinach and Artichoke Dip Recipe
this is not an original picture, but it looks close. :) 

kara's never go back spinach and artichoke dip
(once you try this, this will be the only spinach and artichoke dip recipe you will ever need).

ingredients

a block of frozen spinach (or the equivalent amount of fresh spinach, steamed)
 1 can of artichokes
1 ½ blocks of cream cheese
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup mayo
1 tsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
dash of salt

drumroll please…
you cook this in the MICROWAVE.
that means you need ONE bowl. no pots or pans. no oven. just your trusty microwave! woo hoo!

mix all the ingredients together.  
heat in the microwave until desired temperature is reached. 
i cooked for approximately 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
serve warm with pita, bagel, or tortilla chips!
and enjoy!

this is my beautiful friend, kara.
she has given me some of the best recipes. thanks for the help, girl. 


erica

8 comments:

  1. Yay for microwave cooking! Looks awesome with the pita chips!

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  2. oh my NOM. this is my dream come true! we michiganders seriously need warm comfort food like this with all of the crazy weather we've been having! love your sweet blog.
    xo, k

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    1. you are so sweet. :) i'm posting another comfort food (chicken tetrozzini) recipe soon. i need all the warmth i can get. love your adorable blog too!! xoxo

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  3. This looks so good - I love spinach! Just found your blog through Fat Mum Slim and can't wait to read more of your posts.
    Emilie @ http://www.hungrydelights.com/

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    1. oh hooray!!! excited to check out your blog too! thanks for the love xoxo

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  4. Yay! Now I can make it! Thanks Erica and Kara! And I love your blog, Erica :)

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    1. yipee! it's SO good :) thank you for the encouragement. i love writing and i so appreciate you taking the time to read!
      xoxo

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