Easy Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons red onion (minced)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2/3 cup grated Parmesan Romano Asiago cheese (use freshly grated if possible)
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice (half a lemon)
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 10 oz. boxes frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed dry
• 12 oz. jar artichoke hearts (drained, coarsely chopped)
• 1/2-1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
• fresh chopped tomatoes (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Add onions and garlic and cook over medium heat for about three minutes.

3. 3

   Add flour and cook for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Whisk in heavy whipping cream a little bit at a time.

5. 5

   Stir in chicken broth.

6. 6

   Bring to slight boil and let it thicken up a bit.

7. 7

   Stir in Parmesan Romano Asiago cheese, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt & black pepper.

8. 8

   Turn off the heat.

9. 9

   Stir in sour cream

10. 10

    Stir in chopped artichoke hearts and thawed spinach.

11. 11

    Spread mixture into a baking dish.

12. 12

    Top with white cheddar cheese

13. 13

    Broil until cheese is melted.

14. 14

    Serve immediately. Top with fresh tomatoes if desired.