Appetizers

Spinach, Gruyère and Artichoke Dip

Makes about 2 cups

Spinach, Gruyère and Artichoke Dip

Makes about 2 cups

A bit of a twist on the standard spinach artichoke dip, for the more grown-up palate. The combination of Gruyère and Parmesan gives the dip a pleasant nuttiness. No special pan required – we found that using a pie plate was the best and quickest way to warm this dish.

Nutritional information per serving (2 tablespoons):Calories 99 (61% from fat)
carb. 5g
sugars 1g
pro. 5g
fat 7g
sat. fat 4g
chol. 23mg
sod. 169mg
calc. 93mg
fiber 3g

Ingrédients

Olive oil or nonstick cooking spray2 ounces Gruyère, cut into ½-inch cubes1 ounce Parmesan, cut into ½-inch cubes1 garlic clove, peeled½ small shallot, cut into 1-inch pieces8 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained well1 can (15 ounces) quartered artichoke hearts, drained12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature and cut into 1-inch pieces (regular or reduced-fat style, such as Neufchâtel, works)2 tablespoons heavy cream½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Preparation

1. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie or cake pan with olive oil or nonstick cooking spray. Reserve. Preheat oven, with the rack in the middle position, to 375°F.2. Put both cheeses into the chopping cup. Process on Speed 5 until chopped, about 20 to 30 seconds. Add the garlic and shallot and process on Speed 5 until chopped, another 20 seconds.3. Put the remaining ingredients into a medium mixing bowl, along with the chopped mixture. Using the blending shaft, process on Speed 5 until combined. Use an up-and-down motion, about 1 to 1½ minutes, to be sure to cut through all ingredients.4. Transfer mixture to the prepared pie/cake pan and put into the preheated oven. Bake until the top is nicely browned, about 20 to 25 minutes.5. Serve immediately with pita chips, crusty bread and crisp vegetables.